Colon cancer is a common form of cancer that frequently develops in people 40 years old and above. A doctor treating patients in this age group should regularly have them tested for blood in their stool which can be a sign of colon cancer. In addition, all persons age 50 or more should have a colonoscopy to determine whether they have colon polyps or tumors that may be cancerous. If a physician does not recommend these tests be performed as part of a routine examination, he or she may be negligent if colon cancer is later diagnosed in advanced stages. In addition, if a patient reports blood in their stool and appropriate tests such as a colonoscopy are not performed, the physician may be negligent. Colon cancer in its early stages has a high cure rate.

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