colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer
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Brands are responding to people’s earnest interests in well-being, likely driven by nationwide conversations like the rising rate of colorectal cancer among young Americans.
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Arietta Hallock, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2025
In October, the FDA approved Shield by Guardant, which looks for differences in the blood, including cancer DNA that might suggest colorectal cancer.
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Natalie Phelps has Stage 4 metastatic colorectal cancer.
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Arietta Hallock, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2025
In October, the FDA approved Shield by Guardant, which looks for differences in the blood, including cancer DNA that might suggest colorectal cancer.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Natalie Phelps has Stage 4 metastatic colorectal cancer.
—Ted Koppel, CBS News, 29 June 2025
On Friday, drugmaker Pfizer presented data on a colorectal cancer drug, Braftovi, used in combination with a standard chemotherapy and an antibody drug.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
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“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lə-ˈrek-tᵊl, ˌkäl-ə-
: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum
colorectal cancer
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