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Whats the difference between colorectal cancer and colon cancer?

April 26, 2017cancer colon cancer colorectal

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Whats the difference between colorectal cancer and colon cancer?

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Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last 6 inches of the colon. Together, they are referred to as colorectal cancer. The ColonCancerCheck program screens for both colon and rectal cancer.