The colon and rectum are part of the digestive tract and together make up the large intestine. Colorectal Cancer (cancer of the Colon or Rectum) begins as
a small growth in the lining of the colon or rectum. These grape-like growths may eventually form malignant, or cancerous, tumors. It is not known exactly what
causes Colorectal Cancer, but there are certain risk factors that increase one's probability of developing it ...
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There are a number of treatment options for Colorectal Cancer. These vary depending on the individual case and stage of the cancer. Some of the more
common treatment choices are as follows ...
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Sounding Board
Arvin S. Glicksman, M.D., Executive Director of the Rhode Island Cancer Council, Inc., and other contributors write a series of cancer-related articles which are
archived on the Sounding Board page. The articles related to Colon and Rectal Cancer are
linked below:
From time to time, we will publish (with permission) patients' viewpoints and experiences,
particularly those that focus on the importance of early detection and cancer screening. The articles related to Colon Cancer are linked below:
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