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Colorectal cancer
Cancer of the colon or rectum
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Rectal cancer (1) · Colorectal cancer (1) · Cancer screening (1) · Young adults (1) · American Cancer Society (1) · Cancer prevention (1) · Health trends (1) · colorectal cancer (1) · cancer screening (1) · environmental factors (1) · family history (1) · cancer prevention (1) · public health (1) · age demographics (1)
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Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine). It is the consequence of uncontrolled growth of colon cells that can invade/spread to other parts of the body. Signs and symptoms may include blood in the stool, a change in bowel movements, weight loss, abdominal pain and fatigue.
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🇺🇸 Rectal cancer rates are rising in U.S., driving an increase in illness in younger adultsA rise in rectal cancer rates is driving an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in people younger than 65, according to a report published Monday ...
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🇺🇸 Half of Colorectal Cancer Cases Now Occur in Those Under 65, Study ShowsIt isn’t clear what’s driving the shift, but scientists suspect that environmental exposures may be partially to blame....
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