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Cancer of the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer) usually develops slowly, over several years. Take this simple assessment to learn about your risks for this type of cancer.

OverviewSee All
 Anatomy of the Respiratory System in Overview
A detailed look at the respiratory system and how it works....more
 Smoking and Respiratory Diseases in Overview
Diseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here's a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit. ...more
 Lung Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Lung cancer often doesn't cause symptoms in its early stages. In fact, many lung cancers don't cause symptoms until they have already spread. ...more
 AIDS-Related Cancers in Overview
People who have AIDS are much more likely to get certain types of cancer than people without the disease. ...more
 Carcinoid Tumor in Overview
Carcinoid tumor is a rare type of tumor that grows slowly....more
 Lung Nodules in Overview
A lung nodule is a small growth on the lungs....more
 Anatomy of the Respiratory System in Overview
A detailed look at the respiratory system and how it works....more
 Smoking and Respiratory Diseases in Overview
Diseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here's a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit. ...more
 Lung Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Lung cancer often doesn't cause symptoms in its early stages. In fact, many lung cancers don't cause symptoms until they have already spread. ...more
 AIDS-Related Cancers in Overview
People who have AIDS are much more likely to get certain types of cancer than people without the disease. ...more
 Carcinoid Tumor in Overview
Carcinoid tumor is a rare type of tumor that grows slowly....more
 Lung Nodules in Overview
A lung nodule is a small growth on the lungs....more
Understanding Your DiagnosisSee All
 Bronchoscopy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Bronchoscopy is a procedure to look directly at the airways in the lungs through a thin, lighted tube (bronchoscope). ...more
 Chest Ultrasound in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A chest ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at the structures and organs in your chest. It can help your healthcare provider see how well your lungs and heart are working. ...more
 CT Scan of the Chest in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A computed tomography (CT) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and a computer to make images or slices of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays. ...more
If your healthcare provider thinks you may have lung cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. ...more
 Lung Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A biopsy is a test done to remove a tissue sample from the body so it can be examined. A lung biopsy is a test to take a small piece of a lung. ...more
 Pleural Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Pleural biopsy is a procedure to remove a tissue sample from the membrane that surrounds the lungs called the pleura. ...more
 Mediastinoscopy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A mediastinoscopy is a procedure used to examine the mediastinum. This is the space behind the breastbone (sternum). Read on to learn more about the procedure, and what to expect. ...more
 Thoracentesis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid or air from around the lungs....more
 Bronchoscopy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Bronchoscopy is a procedure to look directly at the airways in the lungs through a thin, lighted tube (bronchoscope). ...more
 Chest Ultrasound in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A chest ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at the structures and organs in your chest. It can help your healthcare provider see how well your lungs and heart are working. ...more
 CT Scan of the Chest in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A computed tomography (CT) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and a computer to make images or slices of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays. ...more
If your healthcare provider thinks you may have lung cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. ...more
 Lung Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A biopsy is a test done to remove a tissue sample from the body so it can be examined. A lung biopsy is a test to take a small piece of a lung. ...more
 Pleural Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Pleural biopsy is a procedure to remove a tissue sample from the membrane that surrounds the lungs called the pleura. ...more
 Mediastinoscopy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A mediastinoscopy is a procedure used to examine the mediastinum. This is the space behind the breastbone (sternum). Read on to learn more about the procedure, and what to expect. ...more
 Thoracentesis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid or air from around the lungs....more
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Deciding on TreatmentSee All
Make a list of questions and bring them to your appointments. Write the answers down in a notebook. Make sure you ask how the treatment will change your daily life, including your diet, and how you will look and feel after treatment. ...more
Lung cancer can be treated in several ways. Which treatment may work best for you? It depends on a number of things. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer. ...more
ChemotherapyRadiationSurgeryOther Treatments
Make a list of questions and bring them to your appointments. Write the answers down in a notebook. Make sure you ask how the treatment will change your daily life, including your diet, and how you will look and feel after treatment. ...more
Lung cancer can be treated in several ways. Which treatment may work best for you? It depends on a number of things. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer. ...more
Managing Side EffectsSee All
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Chemotherapy Side EffectsOther Treatment Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Prevention and ScreeningSee All
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Cancer FAQsSee All
 Lung Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs
Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the cells that make up the lungs. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more
 Lung Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs
Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the cells that make up the lungs. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more