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81. Cancer,Colon
    

    Colon cancer is more commonly called colorectal cancer because the disorder most often affects both parts of the digestive tract,the colon and the rectum. It is one of the most common cancers found in the United States. The cause is unknown. In some people,the tendency to develop colon cancer may be inherited. Cancer is a disease in which the growth of abnormal cells,a tumor,leads to the ...

82. Stage II Colon Cancer
    

    STAGE II (OLD STAGING: DUKES’ B OR MODIFIED ASTLER-COLLER [MAC] B2 AND B3) TREATMENT OPTIONS: Wide surgical resection and anastomosis. The role of laparoscopic techniques [ 1,2,3,4 ] in the treatment of colon cancer is under evaluation in a multicenter prospective randomized trial comparing laparoscopic-assisted colectomy (LAC) to open colectomy.[ 5 ] The quality-of-life component of this ...

83. Stages of Rectal Cancer
    

    After rectal cancer has been diagnosed,tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the rectum or to other parts of the body. The process used to find out whether cancer has spread within the rectum or to other parts of the body is called

84. Description of the Evidence
    

    Background Incidence and mortality Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignant neoplasm worldwide [ 1 ] and the second leading cause of cancer deaths (irrespective of gender) in the United States.[ 2 ] It is estimated that there will be 142,570 new cases diagnosed in the United States in 2010 and 51,370 deaths due to this disease.[ 2 ] Between 1998 and 2006,CRC incidence rates in ...

85. Anal Cancer Treatment - Stage Information for Anal Cancer
    

    Note: The American Joint Committee on Cancer has recently published a new edition of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual,which includes revisions to the staging for this disease. The PDQ Adult Treatment Editorial Board,which is responsible for maintaining this summary,is currently reviewing the new staging to determine the changes that need to be made in the summary. In addition to updating this ...

86. To Learn More About Colon Cancer
    

    Find more information from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) about colon cancer.

87. General Information About Colorectal Cancer
    

    Colorectal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon or the rectum. The colon and rectum are parts of the body's digestive system. The digestive system removes and processes nutrients (vitamins,minerals,carbohydrates,fats,proteins,and water) from foods and helps pass waste material out of the body. The digestive system is made up of the mouth,...

88. Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
    

    An overview of colon cancer screening guidelines for average-risk and high-risk people.

89. Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer
    

    Could you be at risk for colorectal cancer? Read more about risk factors, like family history and diet.

90. Monoclonal Antibodies for Treating Colorectal Cancer
    

    Learn about these drugs to treat advanced colorectal cancer: Avastin, Ertibux, and Vectibix

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