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What is Colorectal cancer?
Cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer, and cancer that begins in the rectum is called rectal cancer. Cancers affecting either of these organs also may be called colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer occurs when some of the cells that line the colon or the rectum become abnormal and grow out of control. The abnormal growing cells create a tumor, which is the cancer.
Colon cancer, when discovered early, is highly treatable. Even if it spreads into nearby lymph nodes, surgical treatment followed by chemotherapy is highly successful. In the most difficult cases - when the cancer has metastasized to the liver, lungs or other sites - treatment can prolong and add to one's quality of life.
Use of Chemotherapy After Surgery for Colon Cancer Has Risen
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Dec 06 05
High colon cancer risk with diabetes confirmed
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Nov 17 05
Experimental drug slows tumor growth
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Nov 03 05
Colorectal Cancer More Common Among Diabetics
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Nov 02 05
There’s more evidence that people with Diabetes have a significantly higher risk of developing Colorectal cancer, investigators reported here.
In a cross-sectional analysis of 226,953 participants who participated in…
Colon cancer hits blacks at a younger age
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Oct 31 05
Preventing bowel cancer in high risk families
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Oct 26 05
Many patients not screened for colorectal cancer
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Oct 20 05
People with HIV not being tested for colon cancer
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Sep 09 05
Long-term aspirin lowers colon cancer risk
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Aug 23 05
Regular, long-term use of Aspirin - and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen or naproxen - reduces the risk of developing Colon cancer, an analysis of data…
Poor less likely to be screened for colon cancer
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Jul 26 05
Chinese most prone to colorectal cancer in Asia
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Jul 18 05
Colon cancer risk in US varies by race, ethnicity
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Jun 28 05
Western and Japanese diets up colon cancer risk
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Jun 23 05
Study confirms red meat link with bowel cancer
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Jun 14 05
Vitamin B6 may reduce colon cancer risk in women
• Colon & Colorectal Cancer news • Jun 13 05
Women with high levels of Vitamin B6 in their diet seem to have a decreased risk of developing Colorectal cancer - especially those who consume…