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Colorectal cancer is also called colon cancer or rectal cancer. It refers to any cancer in the colon, from the beginning, called the cecum, to the end, called the rectum. Colorectal cancer occurs when the cells that line the colon or rectum become abnormal and grow out of control.
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Read a more in-depth article about colorectal cancer, written by Johns Hopkins gastroenterologists, which details the anatomical description of the causes of colorectal cancer.
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As leaders in the treatment of colorectal cancer, physicians at Johns Hopkins offer excellent patient care.
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The Colon Cancer Risk Assessment Clinic is specially designed to evaluate patients who have a family history of colon cancer.
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Catching colon cancer early is key to successful treatment.
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Learn about your risk factors, symptoms and the importance of screenings.
Learn about the genetics of colon cancer.
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