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Colorectal cancer includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. This form of cancer is diagnosed primarily through colonoscopy. Colorectal cancer can usually be cured, if it is detected early.MSKCC: Colorectal Cancer
Risk Factors
- Polyps
- Previous family history
- A high fat diet
- Have ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
United States Statistics
- 4th most common cancerMedlinePlus: Colorectal Cancer
- 2nd leading cause of cancer-related deathACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Colorectal Cancer?
- New colon cases: Estimated 108,070 in 2008ACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Colorectal Cancer?
- New rectal cases: 40,740 in 2008ACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Colorectal Cancer?
- Deaths: Estimated 49,960 in 2008ACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Colorectal Cancer?
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