Colorectal Cancer (koh-loh-REK-tul-CAN-sir)
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Definition:
Cancer that occurs in the colon (large intestine) or the rectum (the end of the large intestine). A number of digestive diseases may increase a person's risk of colorectal cancer, including polyposis and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
Also Known As:
Colon cancer, bowel cancer
Related Resources:
Colon Cancer: Risks and Prevention
For people at high risk, and even those at low risk, there are lifestyle changes that can decrease your chances of developing colon cancer.
Colon Cancer and IBD: Are You at Risk?
Inflammatory Bowel Disease may increase the risk of developing colon cancer.
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