What is Bowel or Colon Cancer?

According to Mayo Clinic Colorectal Cancer is a growth of cells that forms in the lower end of the digestive tract. Most of these cancers start as noncancerous growths called polyps. Removing polyps can prevent cancer, so health care providers recommend screenings for those at high risk or over the age of 45.

What are symptoms of Colorectal Cancer?

Symptoms may vary depending on the cancer’s size and location. Symptoms might include blood in the stool, abdominal discomfort, and a change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea or constipation.
Colorectal cancer treatment depends on the size, location, and how far the cancer has spread. Common treatments include surgery to remove the cancer, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.