Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer Colon The colon is the last part of the digestive system in most vertebrates. It extracts water and salt from solid wastes before they are eliminated from the body and is the site unlike the small intestine, the colon does not play a major role in absorption of foods and nutrients. However, the colon does absorb water, sodium and some fat soluble vitamins. Colon Cancer Colon, or colorectal, cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). Risk Factor If you are older than 60 If you are African American of eastern European descent If you eat a a lot of red or processed meats If you have colorectal polyps If you have inflammatory bowel disease ( Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) If you have a family history of colon cancer If you have a personal history of breast cancer. Causes Diet Obesity Smoking Drug effects Symptoms Diarrhea or Constipatio...