Sigma colonoscopy is used to diagnose and treat some diseases of the rectum, this is a safe technique and there are very few complications, because of the short colonoscopy time of 5-15 minutes.

Risk factors are things that can influence a person's chances of getting a disease. Different types of cancer have different risk factors. Many studies have found that certain risk factors can increase the chance of getting colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer.

Colon cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the colon that forms tumors. If you have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, your cancer care team will discuss your treatment options with you. Treatment for colon cancer will be tailored to the stage of the disease to minimize possible risks and side effects.