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The colon is anotherterm for the largeintestine, it is thelowest part of thedigestive system.
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The colon is where the finalextraction of excess water fromthe feces occurs. The colon maybe affected by conditions such
as colitis, colon cancer,constipation, irritable bowelsyndrome and many others
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Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some ofthese include :
Ulcerative colitis : ulcers of the colonIrritable bowel syndrome :an uncomfortable condition causingabdominal cramping and other symptoms Colorectal cancerColonic polyps : extra tissue growing in the colon that can becomecancerousDiverticulitis : infection of pouches in the colon
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Colon ConditionsColitisDiverticulosisDiverticulitisColon bleedingInflammatory boweldiseaseCrohn's diseaseUlcerative colitisDiarrheaColon polypsColon cancer
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Colon Cancer
Colon cancer forms when this uncontrolled cellgrowth happens in the cells of the largeintestine.Most colon cancers originate from small,noncancerous (benign) tumors calledadenomatous polyps that form on the innerwalls of the large intestine.
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Treatment For Colon Cancer
The type of treatment doctor recommends will depend largely on the stage ofcancer.
The three primary treatment options are :
SurgeryChemotherapy Radiation
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