Definition of Colorectal Cancer: The colon and rectum are part of the large intestine (large bowel). Colon and rectum cancers, which are sometimes referred to together as "colorectal cancer," arise from the lining of the large intestine. (When cancer arises from the lining of an organ like the large intestine, it is called a carcinoma.)
Other types of colon cancer are rare, and include lymphoma, carcinoid tumors, melanoma, and sarcomas. Use of the term "colon cancer" for the rest of this article refers to colon "carcinoma" and not the other, rare types of colon cancer. More...
Drugs associated with Colorectal Cancer
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Colorectal Cancer. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
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Topics under Colorectal Cancer
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (2 drugs)
Learn more about Colorectal Cancer
Medical Encyclopedia:
- Colon cancer
Harvard Health Guide:
- Symptoms and treatment for Anal Cancer
- Symptoms and treatment for Colorectal Cancer
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