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How many cancers are colon and rectal cancers?

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Together, colon and rectal cancers account for 10% of cancers in men and 11% of cancers in women

First answer by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Last edit by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Contributor trust: 36 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 2 [recommend question].

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