Colon Cancer

What causes colon cancer?

Risk factors for colon cancer include:

• A history of other bowel diseases

• Poor diet

• Sedentary lifestyle

• Being overweight or obese

• Overconsumption of alcohol

• Smoking

• Type 2 diabetes

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Virginia Oncology Care offers state-of-the-art, highly customized treatment plans for colon cancer.

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In addition to surgical procedures to remove cancer, you might also need chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, or medication to destroy any remaining cancer cells.

Call Virginia Oncology Care or request an appointment online today for expert, customized colon cancer treatments.