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colorectal cancer

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colorectal cancer

Malignant tumour of the large intestine (colon) or rectum. Risk factors include age (after age 50), family history of colorectal cancer, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, benign polyps, physical inactivity, and a diet high in fat. Many of the symptoms are associated with abnormal digestion and elimination. Colorectal cancer is treated by surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.



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The number of women who developed colorectal cancer over the approximately 6-year-long study was determined.
Byline: ANI Washington, June 10 (ANI): Colorectal cancer incidence rates for both males and females has increased worldwide in the last 20 years, and is mainly caused by increasing Westernisation, according to a new study.
Maykel COLUMN: As I see it March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal Cancer - cancer of the colon and rectum - is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States for men and women combined, and over 150,000 people are expected to be diagnosed this year.
 
 
 
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