Colon cancer is the second most common cancer in women and the third in men. Symptoms of colon cancer are changes in the color and shape of the stool.
Genetic factors, advanced age (50 years and above), and an unhealthy lifestyle such as obesity due to unhealthy nutrition and lack of movement, in addition to smoking and drinking are risk factors for colon cancer. In advanced cases, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are used to treat the cancer. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.