Overview
Your how-to guide to protect against colon and rectal cancer, and to navigate the tests and treatments for this increasingly common form of cancer. In the past, colon cancer was largely something older people woried about. Now, it's a concern for everyone as rates continue to rise among younger people and fall among older adults.
Mayo Clinic Smart Guide to Colon Cancer: The Tests, the Treatments—and How to Move Forward will guide you through all you need to know about prevention and screening strategies, while providing the latest information on diagnosis and treatments. Written by a leading Mayo Clinic expert, this book will answer all your questions and give you an action plan no matter if you're at risk, if you're recently diagnosed or if you're just curious.
- Know what screening test is right for you – colonoscopy or other, less invasive approaches.
- Know how to prepare for colonoscopy to get the most accurate results.
- Learn about the similarites and differences between colon and rectal cancer.
- Find out how what you eat and drink plus other lifestyle factors can play in reducing risk and improving outcomes.
- Get the latest information on all treatments – surgery, chemotherapy and everything else – to find out which is the right fit for you.
From leading medical experts, the Mayo Clinic Smart Guides series delivers trusted, evidence-based answers in a concise, easy-to-use format—cutting through the noise of overwhelming health information. Each guide focuses on clear, practical, action-oriented steps readers can take right away, presented in a highly accessible, portable format designed for quick reference and real-life use.
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