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Cancer involves the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that have mutated from normal tissues. This growth can kill when these cells prevent normal function of vital organs or spread throughout the body, damaging essential systems. Colon and rectum cancers, which are sometimes referred to together NetWellness Article (More)


General Information

  • Colon and Rectum Cancer Overview (American Cancer Society)
  • Colon Cancer - Interactive Health Tutorial MedlinePlus
  • Colon Cancer Tutorial MedlinePlus
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  • The Body

  • Genes, Chromosomes and Cancer Genes NetWellness Article
  • About the Colon and Rectum NetWellness Article
  • Stages of Colon Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
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  • Complications

  • Anemia MedlinePlus
  • Brain Metastases MedlinePlus
  • Liver Metastases MedlinePlus
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  • Symptoms and Tests

  • Risk Factors for Colon Cancer NetWellness Article
  • Symptoms and Tests for Colon Cancer NetWellness Article
  • Anemia MedlinePlus
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  • Treatment

  • Radiation Therapy NetWellness Article
  • Bowel Resection MedlinePlus
  • Brachytherapy (A Type of Internal Radiation Therapy) (National Cancer Institute)
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  • Staying Healthy

  • Screen Out Colon Cancer in Women NetWellness Article
  • Screening for Colon Cancer NetWellness Article
  • When to Schedule a Colonoscopy Ask an Expert Q and A
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