Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Diagnostic Procedures for Cancer: Overview in Understanding Your Diagnosis Detailed information on the most common diagnostic procedures for cancer...more  Cervical Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis Many women don't have symptoms of cervical cancer. Sometimes your healthcare provider may first see signs of cancer during a routine cervical cancer screening. ...more  Pap Test in Understanding Your Diagnosis For a Pap test, your healthcare provider will collect and examine cells from your cervix.

Cervical Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Prevention and Screening See All Cancer FAQs See All  Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area in Overview The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. ...more  Cervical Cancer: Introduction in Overview Cervical cancer develops from abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix that spread deeper or spread to other tissues or organs.

Other Treatments See All  Colorectal Cancer: Targeted Therapy in Other Treatments Targeted therapy medicines attack specific proteins or cell functions that help cancer cells grow. Like chemotherapy, these medicines work throughout the body, but they work in different ways. This means they can sometimes be helpful even if chemotherapy isn’t working. ...more

Radiation See All  Colorectal Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Radiation Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, is a way to treat colorectal cancer. The goal of radiation therapy is to kill cancer cells by directing strong x-rays at the site of the tumor. ...more

Surgery See All  Colorectal Cancer: Surgery in Surgery Surgery is often part of the treatment for colorectal cancer. Different kinds of surgery may be done. Which type you have depends on the type of cancer, where it is, how much it has spread, and other factors. ...more

Deciding on Treatment See All Radiation See All Surgery See All Other Treatments See All  Colorectal Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment There are various treatment choices for colorectal cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer. Factors also include your age, overall health, and what side effects you’ll find acceptable.

Cancer FAQs See All  Colorectal Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either your colon or your rectum. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more

Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.

Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing 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  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while.

Overview See All  Digestive System -- An Overview in Overview Detailed information on how the digestive system works, including a full-color, labeled illustration of the digestive system. ...more  Colorectal Cancer: Introduction in Overview Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either your colon or your rectum. These make up the lower part of your digestive tract. In most cases cancer does not start in both the colon and rectum. But both types of cancer have a lot in common. So they are often called colorectal cancer.