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The exact cause of colorectal cancer is not known. Most cases begin as small growths, or polyps, inside the colon or rectum.
Colorectal cancer occurrence rates are highest among blacks; intermediate among whites, Asians, and Pacific Islanders; and lowest among American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Hispanics.1
The exact cause of colorectal cancer is not known. Most cases begin as small growths, or polyps, inside the intestine.
Even after successful treatment, colorectal cancer comes back (recurs) about half the time.2 However, this depends on the stage of the cancer before treatment. For example, if colorectal cancer is removed while it is still contained w
When colon cancer is caught early, it is easily treated and often cured. Still, it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in America.
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