Colorectal Cancer

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Overview







The colon and rectum are part of the digestive tract. Together, they comprise the large intestine, or large bowel, which is located in the abdomen between the small intestine and the anus. Cancer that originates in the colon or rectum may be called colon cancer, rectal cancer, or colorectal cancer. Colon cancer is the term most commonly used to refer to this type of cancer.


The colon absorbs water, electrolytes, and nutrients from food and transport...Read the full article