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Mayo Clinic

Colon cancer is a growth of cells that begins in a part of the large intestine called the colon. It usually begins as small clumps of cells called polyps that form inside the colon. Polyps generally aren't cancerous and often don't cause symptoms, but some can turn into colon cancers over time. For this reason, doctors recommend regular screening tests to look for polyps in the colon. Finding and removing polyps helps prevent colon cancer.

Colon cancer locations

Colon cancer is sometimes called colorectal cancer. This term combines colon cancer and rectal cancer, which begins in the rectum.

Click on the following links to learn more about colorectal cancer symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options:

American Cancer Society

Screening Guidelines: The American Cancer Society has developed colorectal cancer screening guidelines for people at average risk as well as people at high risk for colorectal cancer. Find out more by clicking on the link below:

National Cancer Institute

Advances in Colorectal Cancer Research: Researchers are working to advance our understanding of how to prevent, detect, and treat colorectal cancer. They are also looking at what factors influence screening behaviors, how to address disparities and the rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger people.

Please click on the link below, to view highlights of some of the latest colorectal cancer research:

 

Videos

Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about colorectal cancer

 

Mayo Clinic Minute: Warning signs of colorectal cancer in younger adults