colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer
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The Trump administration’s cuts to the National Institutes of Health are having dangerous consequences—one woman shares how her treatment has been delayed for her stage 4 colorectal cancer.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 29 May 2025
The most common symptom of colorectal cancer among younger people is rectal bleeding.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
This early detection is crucial because colorectal cancer often develops slowly over several years.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Robert Hanssen, a famous spy, died of colorectal cancer despite a lack of diagnosis.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 29 May 2025
The most common symptom of colorectal cancer among younger people is rectal bleeding.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
This early detection is crucial because colorectal cancer often develops slowly over several years.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Robert Hanssen, a famous spy, died of colorectal cancer despite a lack of diagnosis.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 21 May 2025
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“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lə-ˈrek-tᵊl, ˌkäl-ə-
: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum
colorectal cancer
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