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Colorectal (Colon) Cancer - Coggle Diagram
Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
STAGES
Stage 2.
The cancer has spread to the walls of the colon or rectum but hasn’t affected the lymph nodes or nearby tissues yet.
Stage 3.
The cancer has moved to the lymph nodes but not to other parts of the body yet. Usually, one to three lymph nodes are involved at this stage.
SIMPTOMS
unintentional weight loss
changes in your stool that last longer than a month
unexplained weakness
feeling like your bowels don’t completely empty
excessive fatigue
vomiting
Stage 1.
The cancer has penetrated the lining, or mucosa, of the colon or rectum but hasn’t spread to the organ walls.
SYMPTOMS
changes in stool shape, such as narrowed stool
blood in the stool
changes in stool color
bleeding from the rectum
diarrhea
excessive gas
constipation
abdominal cramps
abdominal pain
Stage 4.
The cancer has spread to other distant organs, such as the liver or lungs.
Types of colorectal cancer
The most common type of colon cancer starts from adenocarcinomas. According to the American Cancer Society, adenocarcinomas make up 96 percent of all colon cancer cases.
Who’s at risk for colorectal cancer?
Gene mutations
Precancerous growths
How is colorectal cancer diagnosed?
Colonoscopy
Blood testing
X-ray
CT scan
What are the treatment options for colorectal cancer?
Chemotherapy
Radiation
Surgery
Medication