Colon cancer is the growth of cancer in the large intestine.
Cancer occurs when cells in the body divide without control or
order. If cells keep dividing, a mass of tissue forms, called a
growth or tumor. The term cancer refers to malignant tumors.
They can invade nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the
body. Factors that may increase your risk of colon cancer
include: - Age: 50 or older - Diets high in fat, low in fiber -
History of polyps , which are non-cancerous growths in the colon
and rectum - Hereditary conditions such as familial polyposis or
Lynch syndrome - Personal history of colorectal cancer - Family
history of colon or rectal cancer, especially a parent, sibling,
or child - History of ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease -
Other risk factors include: Colon cancer often does not have any
symptoms. However, some symptoms associated with colon cancer
include: - A change in bowel habits such as diarrhea,
constipation, or feeling that the bowel does not empty
completely—Lasting for more than