Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer
Definition
Signs & symptoms
Treatment
Root of the disease
CRC is the third most common cancer in Canada but is the second
commonest cause of death from cancer in both men and women
Around 423 Canadians are diagnosed with CRC each week while
175 die each week from this disease
During life time of a Canadian
One in 14 in men and one in 15 women is expected to develop
CRC
Colon cancer has been found to be more common in women while
in men, rectal cancer is more common
Age is considered as a major risk factor for the development of
CRC
The condition is rare before the age of 40 years but the risk
increases with age with a peak of incidence seen between the
ages 60-70
Dukes classification
Treatment
Treatment
Polyps
References