Colorectal Cancer Medical Reference
- Colorectal Cancer: 9 Things That Raise Your Risk
Could you be at risk for colorectal cancer? Learn more from WebMD about risk factors like family history, a history of other GI disorders, and diet.
- Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
WebMD provides an overview of colon cancer screening guidelines for average-risk and high-risk people.
- Living With a Colostomy
What to expect when you have a colostomy.
- Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
Here are some common symptoms of colorectal cancer.
- Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection
Colorectal cancer may be treated with a laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection, an operation in which the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon are removed and a colostomy performed. Learn more from WebMD.
- Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer
WebMD explains chemotherapy for colorectal cancer, including side effects.
- Colostomy Questions and Answers
WebMD provides answers to questions about living with a colostomy, including care, travel, and supplies.
- Tips to Care for Your K-Pouch (Continent Ileostomy)
WebMD explains how to care for your ileostomy, or K-pouch.
- Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a medical test that examines your rectum and lower bowel for abnormalities and disease. Learn what to expect and how to prepare.
- Colorectal Cancer and Fatigue
If you're experiencing fatigue from colorectal cancer treatment, try these coping suggestions from WebMD.
- Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy screens for abnormalities, including cancer, in the colon and rectum. Learn more from WebMD.
