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Tag: Colorectal Cancer

How Is Colorectal Cancer Detected?

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Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon or rectum. About 71 percent of colorectal cancers occur in the colon, with 29 percent occurring in the rectum. Approximately 136,000 adults in the United States are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year. It is the third most common type of cancer in the United States. How … Continued

What Are the Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer?

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Colorectal cancer (e.g., colon cancer) is a highly treatable and often curable disease if it is diagnosed early. In March 2014, the American Cancer Society reported a 30 percent decrease in colon cancer rates in the United States in the last 10 years among adults aged 50 and older. This decrease is attributed to a widespread increase in colorectal … Continued