In cancer of the colon there is an uncontrollable growth of tumor cells in the lining of the large intestines or bowels.
The cancer may spread to the walls of the intestines, adjacent structures and to other organs.
There are
about 100,000 new cases of colon cancer in the USA each year and about
60,000 deaths. Worldwide there are about 600,000 deaths. The disease
affects both women and men.
Risk factors and causes- Cancer of the
colon is commoner in industrialized countries where mea...
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