Colon cancer, when detected and treated in its early stages, has a high rate of curability. However, if it advances to later stages, it can become one of the most deadly forms of cancer. It is important to note that colon cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in America, with lung cancer being the first. Contrary to popular misconceptions, only a small percentage of patients, approximately 15 percent, require a permanent colostomy as part of their treatment. read more >>

In the early stages, colon cancer is one of the most curable cancers. In the later -- it is the second most deadly. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in America (lung cancer is the first). Contrary to popular belief, only 15 percent of colon cancer patients must have a permanent colostomy.read more >>