This is a surgery to remove part or all of your colon. That's another name for your large intestine. You may need a colectomy if you have colon cancer, Crohn's disease or some other problem.
This condition is the formation of cancerous growths in the colon (called colon cancer) and in the rectum (called rectal cancer).
This video will teach patients what colorectal cancer is, its stages, and common treatments.
