These are normal feelings. The best way to deal with this fear is to know what to expect. By understanding the illness and your treatment plan, you can start feeling in control of your life. This booklet has been written for those patients who have been diagnosed with colon cancer. Hopefully, it will help explain more about this illness and its treatment.
Cancer is a disease of the body's cells.
The different tissues and organs inside our bodies are made of billions of tiny cells. These cells are so small that they can only be seen with a microscope. There are many different kinds of cells - some are muscle cells, some are skin cells, some are blood cells, some are cells that make up the colon. As worn-out old cells die, they must be replaced. New cells are formed as healthy cells divide in two.