colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer
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The biggest red flags linked to colorectal cancer include ongoing bleeding, persistent anemia and changes in bowel habits, according to the doctor.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Lynch syndrome is the most common cause of hereditary colorectal cancer.
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The surgery has only become an option for colorectal cancer patients with liver metastases in recent years, Estefan said.
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The project, backed by nearly £1 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation, focuses on improving precision in colorectal cancer treatment.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Lynch syndrome is the most common cause of hereditary colorectal cancer.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The surgery has only become an option for colorectal cancer patients with liver metastases in recent years, Estefan said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The project, backed by nearly £1 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation, focuses on improving precision in colorectal cancer treatment.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
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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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