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Colon and rectal cancer occurs when the cells in either the colon or rectum start to grow out of control. It usually begins as a polyp or growth of tissue. Colon cancer is the third most common form of cancer for both men and women.
There are actions you can take to decrease your risk for getting colon cancer. In this video, gastroenterologist Dr. Suvin Banker talks about how small changes in your lifestyle can lessen your colon cancer risk and improve your overall health.
Screenings are an important tool for people over 50 or those with an increased risk. The good news is colon cancer is often very treatable if caught in the earliest stages. In this short clip, colorectal surgeon Dr. Clifford Simmang talks about the different screening methods for colon cancer.
For those with a personal or family history of colon cancer, special genetic testing is available. Here’s colorectal surgeon Dr. Katerina Wells as she talks more about what you can expect from this test.
Don’t let these common myths stop you from getting the care you need. Colorectal surgeon Dr. Sarah Boostrom helps dispel myths and worries around routine colonoscopies.
If colon cancer is caught in the earliest stages, it is often very treatable. The dedicated team of experts at Baylor Scott & White Health is here for you. Any questions you may have about colorectal cancer treatments or clinical trials can be answered by your doctor.
Your treatment plan will be determined by your care team based on age, medical history, type and stage of colorectal cancer, and personal preferences.
Treatment options may include:
Colorectal Cancer Research and Treatment Center, located at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is dedicated to providing advanced therapies, innovative research, minimally invasive treatments and valuable resources to patients affected by colorectal cancer.
Baylor Scott & White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center – Temple, located in Temple, Texas, offers an integrated care team for gastrointestinal cancer. The multidisciplinary group of physicians on the medical staff has the specialized training and the experience necessary to diagnose, evaluate and treat cancers in the GI tract.
