colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer
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But Obamacare plans must cover the full cost of nearly two dozen preventive care services such as immunization and screening blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and colorectal cancer.
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Men with a family history of colorectal cancer should begin screenings at 40, Caamano noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
In addition to the fundraising endeavor, Van Der Beek also leant his voice to promoting the Shield Cancer Screen blood test, which helps detect colorectal cancer.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
In an Instagram video posted on Monday, the 48-year-old actor donned the nostalgic blue-and-white jersey to help raise money for his medical treatments after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, and to support other families going through the same experience.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Men with a family history of colorectal cancer should begin screenings at 40, Caamano noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
In addition to the fundraising endeavor, Van Der Beek also leant his voice to promoting the Shield Cancer Screen blood test, which helps detect colorectal cancer.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
In an Instagram video posted on Monday, the 48-year-old actor donned the nostalgic blue-and-white jersey to help raise money for his medical treatments after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, and to support other families going through the same experience.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 18 Dec. 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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