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How do you get colon cancer?
You get colon cancer when a polyp in your large intestine turns into cancer. Indications exist that a diet high in fiber (a lot of vegetables and oatmeal) prevent polyps from forming and reduce your...
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How many cancers are colon and rectal cancers?
Together, colon and rectal cancers account for 10% of cancers in men and 11% of cancers in women
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Can prostate cancer be atributed to colon cancer?
No. Prostate cancer has nothing to do with people who have colon cancer. That's not to say it couldn't possibly metasticize to the prostate, but plenty more men have prostate cancer and do not have...
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What is colon cancer?
Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of...
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What does colon cancer do to you?
Colon Cancer affects the digestive system as well as your bowel system. It affects the colon, rectum, and appendix.