What's 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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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Colon cancer: resources
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