Colon (colorectal) cancer often starts with subtle digestive symptoms. Know the warning signs - changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, unexplained anemia - and get screened starting at age 45 or sooner if you have higher risk.
Colorectal cancer often starts with subtle digestive changes. Know the early and advanced signs, what tests clinicians use, and why screening (starting at age 45 for average-risk adults) is key to early detection and prevention.
Surgery is the primary cure for most colon cancers. Modern options include open, laparoscopic and robotic colectomy, with temporary or permanent stomas when needed. Enhanced Recovery (ERAS) and multidisciplinary planning speed recovery and improve outcomes.