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Colorectal cancer |
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Colorectal cancer Cancer of the large intestine, or colon, including the rectum (the last 16 in of the large intestine before the anus). Mentioned in: Sigmoidoscopy |
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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the second most common cause of cancer deaths. A genetic mutation thought to predispose some people to colorectal cancer may have a more enigmatic link to the disease than originally suspected. Early detection of colorectal cancer begins with annual digital rectal exams, where the doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels for abnormal tissue. |
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