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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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... Cholangiocarcinoma is a cancerous (malignant) growth in one of the ducts that carries bile from the liver to the small intestine. ...
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Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or bowel cancer, includes cance ...
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Colon Cancer Symptoms1-2 of 3 more...
Signs and symptoms
... Like many people with colorectal cancer, you may have no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. When symptoms appear, they''ll likely vary, depending on the cancer''s size and location in your l...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... Cancer affects your cells, the basic units of life. Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way to keep your body functioning normally. But sometimes this growth gets out of control — cells ...
Source: MayoClinic
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Overview
... Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last 8 to 10 inches of the colon. Together, they are often referred to as...
Source: MayoClinic
Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Ileoanal Reservoir Surgery ... Sometimes treatment for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and familial adenomatous polyposis involves removing all or part of the intestines. When the intestines are removed, the body needs a n...
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Colon Cancer Articles
- Colon Cancer Treatment
... Recurrent colon cancer is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The cancer may come back in the colon or in other parts of the body, such as the liver, lungs, or both. The PD... - Colon Cancer Treatment
... Recurrent colon cancer is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The cancer may come back in the colon or in other parts of the body, such as the liver, lungs, or both. The PD... - Colorectal Cancer
... Cancer is a disease in which certain body cells don't function right, divide very fast, and produce too much tissue that forms a tumor. The colon and rectum are parts of the body's digestive s... - Colorectal Cancer Prevention
... 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 ma... - Colorectal Cancer Screening
... Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time sym... - Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Ileoanal Reservoir Surgery
... Sometimes treatment for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and familial adenomatous polyposis involves removing all or part of the intestines. When the intestines are removed, the body needs a n...
Resources
- Activation of beta-catenin-Tcf signaling in colon cancer by mutations in beta-catenin or APC (Google Health)
- Asian Pacific Islander National Cancer Survivors Network (Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum)
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