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Colorectal Cancer: Basic Fact Sheet

Source: www.cdc.gov
Topic: Colon/rectum
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Sort Desciption: Colon and Rectum. colon to the anus. It's the Second Leading Cancer Killer ... turn into cancer. Colon Polyp. Screening tests can find polyps, so they can be ...

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Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short. As the drawing shows, the colon is the large intestine or large bowel. The rectum is the passageway that connects the Colon and Rectum colon to the anus. Its the Second Leading Cancer Killer Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, but it doesnt have to be. If everybody age 50 or older had regular screening tests, at least one-third of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. So if you are 50 or older, start screening now. Who Gets Colorectal Cancer? Both men and women can get colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is most often found in people 50 and older. The risk for getting colorectal cancer increases with age. Are You at High Risk? Your risk for colorectal cancer may be higher than average if: You or a close relative have had colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer. You have inflammatory bowel disease. People at high risk for colorectal cancer may need earlier or more frequent tests than other people. Talk to your doctor about when you should begin screening and how often you should be tested. Screening Saves Lives If youre 50 or older, getting a screening test for colorectal cancer could save your life. Heres how: Colorectal cancer usually starts from polyps in the colon or rectum. A polyp is a ...

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