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Radiation therapy treatment planning
This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through the process of planning for radiation therapy. Before you begin external beam radiation treatment, your radiation therapy team carefully plans every aspect of your treatment in a process called radiation simulation. Radiation therapy treatment planning usually involves positioning your body, making marks on your skin and taking imaging scans.
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Colon and rectal cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues of the colon (the longest part of the large intestine). Most colon cancers are adenocarcinomas (cancers that begin in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids).
This guide is designed to help you make an informed decision about your colon cancer screening options. As with most things, one size doesn't fit all. Think of yourself and your doctor as partners in the decision-making process. Your decision about what screening test or tests are best for you will most likely be based on a number of factors, including your age, medical history, and comfort level.