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Concept Map - Colon Cancer

Colon cancer begins when healthy colon cells develop mutations in their DNA, causing uncontrolled cell growth and division. Symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, rectal bleeding, abdominal discomfort, and fatigue. If left untreated, colon cancer can grow large and obstruct the colon, cause bleeding, pain, and spread to other organs, which can be fatal. Treatment options include surgery to remove the cancerous tissue, chemotherapy to destroy cancer cells, and radiation therapy. Regular screening colonoscopies and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help prevent and detect colon cancer early.

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Concept Map - Colon Cancer

Colon cancer begins when healthy colon cells develop mutations in their DNA, causing uncontrolled cell growth and division. Symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, rectal bleeding, abdominal discomfort, and fatigue. If left untreated, colon cancer can grow large and obstruct the colon, cause bleeding, pain, and spread to other organs, which can be fatal. Treatment options include surgery to remove the cancerous tissue, chemotherapy to destroy cancer cells, and radiation therapy. Regular screening colonoscopies and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help prevent and detect colon cancer early.

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new cells aren't needed. As the cells accumulate, they form a tumor. untreated it can cause a lot of problems  and can be fatal.

With time, the cancer cells can grow to invade and destroy normal tissue nearby. And cancerous
cells can travel to other parts of the body to form deposits there (metastasis).

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