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Cancer of the colon or rectum is often called colorectal cancer. The colon and the rectum are part of the large intestine, which is part of the digestive system. Tumors found in the colon or rectum may be benign (noncancerous) growths of tissue (polyps) or malignant cancerous growths of tissue that may spread to other parts of the body.
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The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body.
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Colorectal Cancer as related to Anus
- Colorectal cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... Notable people diagnosed with colorectal cancer. 13 See also. 14 References ... Smokers are more likely to die of colorectal cancer than non-smokers. ... Anus ...
- Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection and Colorectal Cancer
A laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection is an operation in which the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon are removed. Learn how it can help with colorectal cancer.
- ACS :: How Is Colorectal Cancer Treated?
... treatment for colorectal cancer are. surgery ... The anus is not affected. ... If the colorectal cancer has spread to a few areas in liver or lungs (and ...
- Web Directory of Cancers of the Colon, Rectum and Anus - CancerIndex
Cancers of the Colon, Rectum and Anus. Home> Cancer Types> Colorectal Cancer ... Crocus Trust Colorectal Cancer Project (UK) A registered charity which to ...
- Colorectal Cancer Prevention - National Cancer Institute
... that may influence the risk of developing of colorectal cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of ... canal ends at the anus (the opening of the ...
- Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer develops in the digestive system, which processes food for ... inches of the large intestine) where it passes out of the body through the anus. ...
- InteliHealth:
Colorectal cancer is a type of uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that can ... food from the small intestine and eliminates them as waste through the anus. ...
- Cancer - Colorectal Cancer Glossary
Anus - The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. C ... Screening tests for colorectal cancer include: fecal occult blood test, flexible ...
- Colorectal Cancer
Description Cancers of the colon and rectum are caused by out-of-control division and growth of abnormal colon and ... through device inserted into anus ...
- Colorectal Cancer Screening -- familydoctor.org
Information about colorectal cancer screening from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ... If colorectal cancer is found early enough, it is usually ...
- Colorectal Cancer: Medicare Fact Sheet
colon to the anus. Colon and Rectum. The 2nd-Leading Cancer Killer ... Your risk for colorectal cancer may be higher. than average if: ...
- Colorectal Cancer Glossary of Terms
Here's a glossary of common medical terms associated with colorectal cancer. ... Anoscopy: an examination of the anus with a short, metal or plastic scope. ...
- ACS :: Colorectal Cancer: Early Detection
... the risk factors and symptoms, as well as ACS guidelines on the early detection of colorectal cancer. ... From there it passes out of the body through the anus. ...
- C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition
... Colorectal Cancer Coalition's mission to win the fight against colorectal ... If the cancer is closer to the anus (left side), symptoms may include blood in ...
- ASCRS: Colorectal Cancer
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is the premier society for colon and rectal surgeons and other ... for Colorectal Cancer. Ulcerative ...
- UT Medical Center - Colon, Rectal and Anus (Colorectal) Cancers
University of Tennessee Medical Center has a rich history in the community of providing patient-centered care and ... Cancer Institute > Diseases and ...
- Colorectal Cancer Screening - National Cancer Institute
... about tests used to detect or screen for colorectal cancer. ... The anal canal ends at the anus (the opening of the large intestine to the outside of the body) ...
- Colorectal Cancer
Polyps are the most common precursors of colorectal cancer. ... Stool moves through the colon and rectum, leaving the body through the anus. ...
- Colorectal Cancer Center - Caring4Cancer
Colorectal(colon and rectal) cancer information about diagnosis ... It holds solid waste until it leaves the body through the anus as part of a bowel movement. ...
- How Is Surgery Performed?
... operations performed through the anus, surgery for colorectal cancer is a major... of early colorectal cancers. Local excision for rectal cancer ...

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