Early Warning Signs Of Colon Cancer

Colon cancer starts in the large intestine, which is also referred to as the colon. Although it can develop in anyone, older adults are the ones who are most at risk of developing this type of cancer. This is why colonoscopies and other colon cancer screening tests are recommended regularly for individuals after they turn fifty years old. Those who have a family history will often need to start these tests earlier than that.

Many colon cancer patients undergo the standard cancer treatments of chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy. There are also other options to treat and even cure colon cancer, including surgery to remove part of the colon or resect the bowel.