7 Causes Colon Cancer
Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) is caused by:
- Age
- Race
- High-fat diets
- Colon polyps
- Genetics
- Ulcerative colitis (UC)
- Crohn's disease
Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells lining the large intestine (colon); some researchers include the rectum and prefer the term colorectal cancer. There are over 101,000 new cases of colon cancer every year in the U.S. Colon cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. for both men and women.
There are 4 main stages of colon cancer, referred to as stages 1-4. Stage 4 colon cancer is metastatic colon cancer that has spread away to other parts of the body such as the liver, bones, or lungs.
Other conditions that can cause the same signs and symptoms as colon cancer include bleeding in the stool, ulcerative colitis (UC), and Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) is caused by:
Unlike some diseases, colon cancer typically dies not produce symptoms or signs in its early stages. This is why following screening recommendations is critical. The earlier a colon cancer is detected, the greater the likelihood of successful treatment.
Colon cancer may begin to produce symptoms and signs as it grows and expands. However, there is no specific sign or symptom that definitely indicates colon cancer is present. When signs and symptoms do occur, the following are some of the most typical:
Each stage of colon cancer refers to the extent of spread of the cancer at the time that it is identified. There are 4 main stages of colon cancer, referred to as stages 1-4:
The term Stage 0 is sometimes used for a very early cancer that only affects the lining of the intestine. This has been also referred to as carcinoma in situ.
There are other conditions that can cause the same signs and symptoms as colon cancer. Some of these conditions are very common.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to discuss them with your doctor to help determine the cause of your symptoms.
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