This booklet explains what colon cancer is. It covers causes and symptoms, diagnosis, staging and grading, treatments, and clinical trials. It also looks at emotional, practical, and financial issues and where to find support.
Keywords: MAC12474_E05, colon cancer, causes and diagnosis of colon cancer, treatment for colon cancer, surgery for colon cancer, total and hemi-colectomy, colostomy, ileostomy, treating a blocked bowel, coping with bowel changes, chemotherapy for colon cancer, treating advanced colon cancer, targeted treatment and immunotherapy for colon cancer