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Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division and the ability of these cells to invade other tissues, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue (invasion) or by migration of cells to distant sites (metastasis). This unregulated growth is caused by a series of acquired or inherited mutations to DNA within cells, damaging genetic information that define the cell functions and removing normal control of cell division. ... 
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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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Cancers as related to Colorectal Cancer
- Cancer - Colorectal Cancer
CDC promotes colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and ... Colorectal Cancer ... When colorectal cancer is found early and treated, the 5-year relative ...
- Colorectal cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... a feature of colorectal cancer as it is of other cancers (e.g. oesophageal carcinoma) ... The systems for staging colorectal cancers largely depend on the ...
- Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer - oncologychannel
Cancers of the colon and rectum are often discussed together under the name colorectal cancer. Colon cancer is the common name for this common cancer.
- Colon Cancer - MedicineNet.com
Get the facts on colon cancer (colorectal cancer) causes, symptoms, diagnosis (colonoscopy), prevention, treatment, statistics, screening, stages and survival rates.
- NMDOH Cancer Programs: Colerectal Cancer
The Comprehensive Cancer Program promotes the health of New ... more than half of the colorectal cancers diagnosed in New Mexico are found ...
- Colorectal Cancer - MedlinePlus
Provides sections on news, general information, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, alternative ... Cancers. Digestive System. Go Local. Services and providers ...
- Colorectal Cancer Screening -- familydoctor.org
Information about colorectal cancer screening from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ... Most colorectal cancers begin as a polyp (say "pohl-ip" ...
- ACS :: Colorectal Cancer: Early Detection
... as well as ACS guidelines on the early detection of colorectal cancer. ... than 95% of colorectal cancers are a type of cancer known as adenocarcinomas. ...
- Colorectal Cancer | Cancer.Net
... (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO's ... Markers for Gastrointestinal Cancers ...
- ACS :: What Is Colorectal Cancer?
In most people, colorectal cancers develop slowly over a period of several years. ... than 95% of colorectal cancers are a type of cancer known as adenocarcinomas. ...
- Cancer - Colorectal Cancer Statistics
Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the U.S. In ... 73,997 men and 71,086 women were diagnosed with colorectal cancer ...
- Prevent Cancer Foundation
Preventable Cancers. Exhibits. Conferences, Workshops, and Educational Programs. Materials ... Minorities and Colorectal Cancer. What African-Americans Need to Know ...
- Colorectal cancer
Cancers affecting either of these organs are called colorectal cancer. Most colorectal cancers arise from benign polyps (abnormal masses of tissue) ...
- Colorectal Cancer, Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Early stage colorectal cancers can generally be treated by surgery and are unlikely to recur. ... Family history of colorectal cancer or polyps. ...
- Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
... Colorectal Cancer. The primary treatment for cancers of the colon and rectum is surgery. For cancers that have not spread, surgery alone may cure your cancer. ...
- Colorectal Cancer - Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Cancers - Stanford ...
... uterine, or breast cancers, have a slightly increased risk for colorectal cancer. ... Cancer Society suggests that a substantial number of colorectal ...
- Colorectal Cancer, The Cancer Information Network
... physician guided site for cancer patients, their families, and ... Other Cancers. Pediatric Cancers. Welcome to The Cancer Information Network. Introduction ...
- Colorectal Cancer
Treatment information, symptoms, and clinical trials.
- Colorectal Polyps and Cancer
WebMD looks at the link between colorectal polyps and cancer. ... Unfortunately, most colorectal cancers are "silent" tumors. ...
- Cancer Center: Search by Cancer: Colorectal Cancer
The management of colorectal cancers typically involves a variety of specialists ... of polyps, the precursor to colorectal cancers, helps prevent colorectal cancer. ...
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