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Colorectal Cancer,Metastatic or Recurrent - What Increases Your Risk

Even after successful treatment, colorectal cancer comes back (recurs) about half the time. However, this depends on the stage of the cancer before treatment.
Colorectal Cancer,Metastatic or Recurrent - Treatment Overview

Your treatment for metastatic or recurrent colorectal cancer will depend on specific information about the cancer, your preferences, and your health.
Colorectal Cancer,Metastatic or Recurrent - What Happens

Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the body. These extra cells grow together and form masses, lumps, or tumors. In colorectal cancer, these growths usually start as harmless (benign) polyps in the large intestine (colon or rectum).
Colorectal Cancer,Metastatic or Recurrent - Topic Overview

Is this topic for you? This topic provides information about metastatic and recurrent colorectal cancer.
Colorectal Cancer,Metastatic or Recurrent - Health Tools

This health tool will help you make wise health decisions or take action regarding metastatic or recurring colorectal cancer.
Colorectal Cancer,Metastatic or Recurrent - When To Call a Doctor

Some people who have metastatic or recurrent colorectal cancer do not have any symptoms. Sometimes it is discovered before symptoms appear, either on a chest X-ray or as part of lab tests.
Colorectal Cancer,Metastatic or Recurrent - Surgery

Surgery to remove cancer may be used to treat metastatic or recurrent colorectal cancer. The type of surgery chosen depends upon the stage of the cancer.
Colorectal Cancer,Metastatic or Recurrent - Prevention

Learn about colorectal cancer, metastatic or recurrent colorectal cancer, and what you can do.
Colorectal Cancer,Metastatic or Recurrent - Exams and Tests

Tests to help your doctor see if colorectal cancer has metastasized or recurred include: An abdominal ultrasound to find the cause of pain or swelling in your abdomen. A colonoscopy to see if cancer has returned to your intestine. Blood tests to find out
Colorectal Cancer,Metastatic or Recurrent - Medications

Learn about drugs used to treat metastatic or recurrent colorectal cancer.