Tag: rectal cancer
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Doctors Report a Sharp Rise in Colorectal Cancer Rates in Young Adults
The American Cancer Society warns of skyrocketing colon cancer in younger people. The landscape of colorectal cancer, a prevalent and deadly disease, is evolving. It is now becoming more widespread in young adults. The American Cancer Society’s latest report on colorectal cancer facts and figures for 2023 provides a comprehensive view of the current state…
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8 Signs of Anal Cancer Never to Ignore
While anal cancer is relatively rare, new cases are on the rise. According to the American Cancer Society, cancer of the anus occurs almost twice as often in women as men. In 2022 so far, there have been about 9,440 new cases (3,150 in men and 6,290 in women). Anal cancer typically doesn’t appear in…
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Doctors Explain How A Colonoscopy Can Help Prevent Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is a devastating disease. It is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the US, with around 100,000 new cases diagnosed every year. It is also one of the most common causes of death from cancer in the US. However, due to colonoscopy and improvements in treatment, the incidence and…