High Fiber Diets And Colon Cancer
Colon, or colorectal, cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon).
Other types of cancer can affect the colon, such as
Alternative Names
Colorectal cancer; Cancer - colon; Rectal cancer; Cancer - rectum; Adenocarcinoma - colon; Colon - adenocarcinoma
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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Colon and Rectal Cancers: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Colon and Rectal Cancers: Dietary Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Fiber
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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