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Colon and Rectal Cancer: What’s the Difference?
Colon cancer can start anywhere in the colon, which is about 5 feet long and absorbs water from stool. Rectal cancer starts in the rectum, which is the last 12 centimeters (nearly 5 inches ...
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I have stage 4 colon cancer — the 5 symptoms I dismissed, I assumed my bra was too tight
Blood in the stool can sometimes be linked to less serious conditions, but it’s also a classic symptom of colon cancer that experts warn should never be brushed off. In fact, a 2024 study ...
Virtual colonoscopy lets you skip the scope. Here’s what to know about the colorectal cancer screening Mark Cuban says saves time and money
But a colonoscopy—in which your doctor uses a special camera to look inside your colon and rectum in search ... In short, ...
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Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis and Testing: How It Works
During these diagnostic tests, your healthcare provider will look for inflammation in the colon. They will also ... these imaging tests might not be used. An X-ray may be used while looking ...