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Left-sided Colon Cancer

Left-sided colon cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the left side of the large intestine (colon), which is located in the lower part of the digestive system. It is the third most common type of cancer worldwide and is an important cause of mortality and morbidity in many countries. It is important to be a…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 11× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-7061 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Left-sided colon cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the left side of the large intestine (colon), which is located in the lower part of the digestive system. It is the third most common type of cancer worldwide and is an important cause of mortality and morbidity in many countries. It is important to be aware of the symptoms and risk factors of left-sided colon cancer so that the disease can be detected early and treated successfully. Risk factors associated with left-sided colon cancer include age, a family history of colorectal cancer, eating a low-fiber diet, and having certain medical conditions, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Symptoms of left-sided colon cancer can include changes in bowel habits, such as persistent constipation or diarrhea, blood in the stool, weight loss, anemia, or abdominal pain. Early detection and treatment are essential for the successful management of left-sided colon cancer. Treatment options for this type of cancer can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these therapies.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 11 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer (ISSN 2471-7061).

Journal editorial board
Frank A. Frizelle · New Zealand Gennaro Galizia · Italy Tamotsu Tsukahara · Japan

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