Learn More About the Colon
Take the first step to keep your colon healthy by learning more about its basic anatomy, layers and functions. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 21, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Do You Know How Colon Cancer is Diagnosed?
Although there are many ways to arrive at a colon cancer diagnosis, they all have one thing in common: lab analysis of a tissue sample that confirms the presence of cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 21, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
When to Worry About the Risks of Colonoscopy
Colonoscopies are highly effective in preventing cancer. But as with any medical procedure, it is important to weigh the risks and benefits. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 20, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What to Know About Adenomas and Colon Cancer...
Adenomas are a type of growth, or polyp, found in the colon during screening tests such as a colonoscopy. If left alone, they can develop into cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 20, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What Do Your Platelets Do?
What is a platelet or thrombocyte and what does the platelet count mean? These blood cells are responsible for blood clotting and stopping bleeding. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 20, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What Does the Large Intestine Do?
The colon, another name for the large intestine, is a critical component of the gastrointestinal tract and plays an important role in digestion. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 20, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What Is Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin - MCH?
Definition of mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH). The average amount of hemoglobin per red blood is used to help diagnose types and causes of anemia. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 20, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What Is the Outlook for Stage 3 Colon Cancer?
Stage 3 colorectal cancers are divided into three subgroups, from least advanced to most advanced, based mostly on the level of spread. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 18, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Did You Know Malignant Melanoma Can Occur in...
When most people think of malignant melanoma, the first thing that comes to mind is skin cancer. But malignant melanoma can also occur in the colon and rectum. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 15, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Reasons and Results for a Complete Blood Count
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) measures aspects of the blood and can be used to monitor health, diagnose certain conditions, or guide further testing. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 15, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
How to Spot a Carcinoid Tumor Before It Spreads
Carcinoid tumors are rare, account for less than one percent of all colorectal cancers, and are very slow growing with a low likelihood of metastases. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 15, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What Do Colon Cancer Survival Rates Mean?
Overview of the colon cancer five-year survival rates by stage. Learn what the numbers mean, how they are used and how they apply to you. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 15, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
How to Eat After Colectomy Surgery
If you've had colectomy surgery, these tips will help you eat well and keep symptoms and side effects from the surgery to a minimum. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
How to Change Your Colostomy Pouch
Learning how to care for your colostomy appliance can be intimidating, but these detailed guidelines can help. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
How Do PET Scans Work?
PET scans are frequently used to diagnose organ-specific diseases, such as problems in the heart or brain, and to find cancer at the cellular level. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
