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colorectal cancer  

Definition

  • Colorectal cancer by definition is any malignancy occurring as a primary site in the ascending, transverse, or descending colon including the sigmoid and rectal ampulla. Many statistics are available and continue to be collected regarding this frequently occurring and fatal, yet curable, disease. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Colorectal Cancer]

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