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Colorectal (Colon) Cancer: Basic Information

Internet URL

http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/  

Sponsoring Agency

Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Description

Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short. This page links to basic information about colorectal cancer, including screening, symptoms, risk factors, and more.

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Review Date

3/3/2008