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Colon cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). Such cancer is sometimes referred to as "colorectal cancer."Other types of colon cancer such as lymphoma, carcinoid tumors, melanoma, and sarcomas are rare. In this article, use of the term "colon cancer" refers to colon carcinoma and not these rare types of colon cancer.
Review Date:
3/6/2007
A colorectal polyp is a growth that sticks out of the lining of the colon or rectum.
Review Date:
7/25/2006
Adults should visit their health care provider periodically, even if they are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to:Screen for diseasesAssess risk of future medical problemsEncourage healthy lifestylesUpdate vaccinationsMaintain a relationship with a doctor in the event of an illnessHealth maintenance visits differ from visits by people who have medical problems that need to be monitored and treated.
Review Date:
10/30/2007
A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a noninvasive test (nothing enters the body). This test detects hidden (occult) blood in the stool. Such blood may come from anywhere along the digestive tract. Hidden blood in stool is often the first, and in many cases the only, warning sign that a person has colorectal disease, including colon cancer.
Review Date:
10/18/2006