Colorectal Cancer Medical Reference
- Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
WebMD provides an overview of colon cancer screening guidelines for average-risk and high-risk people.
- What Is a Fecal Occult Blood Test?
When doctors test for fecal occult blood they are testing for the presence of microscopic or invisible blood in the stool, or feces. Read this article for more facts about this test.
- Eating to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Nutritional information that may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
- Living With a Colostomy
What to expect when you have a colostomy.
- What Are the Stages of Colon and Rectal Cancer?
Learn about the stages of colon and rectal cancer.
- Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer
WebMD explains chemotherapy for colorectal cancer, including side effects.
- Ileocolectomy and Right Colectomy (Removal of the Right Colon)
Read about laparoscopic ileocolectomy and right colectomy for colorectal cancer and other bowel problems.
- Colorectal Cancer and Fatigue
If you're experiencing fatigue from colorectal cancer treatment, try these coping suggestions from WebMD.
- Colonoscopy
Find out from WebMD what happens before, during, and after a colonoscopy, a test that examines your rectum and lower bowel for abnormalities.
- Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy screens for abnormalities, including cancer, in the colon and rectum. Learn more from WebMD.