• The colon and rectum are part of the large intestine. Colorectal cancer occurs when tumors form in the lining of the large intestine.
• Over age 50 • Colorectal polyps • Family history of colorectal cancer • Ulcerative colitis or Crohn"s disease • High fat diet • Smoking
• Diarrhoea or constipation • Blood in stool • Stools that are narrower than usual • Frequent gas pains or cramps, or feeling full or bloated • Weight loss • Fatigue • Nausea or vomiting
• Colonoscopy • Ct Scan • Stool test
• Surgery • Chemotherapy • Radiotherapy