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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Colon Cancer(Free Handout)


Overview


The rectum is part of the digestive tract. It is comprised of the last 6–8 inches (15–20 centimeters) of the large colon. Cancer that originates in the colon or rectum may be called rectal cancer, colon cancer, or colorectal cancer. Because treatment and progression of colon cancer and rectal cancer may be different, they are often reported separately.


Anatomy of the Rectum

The rectum is approxima...Read the full article