Colorectal Cancer: An overview

An overview of the epidemiology, pathology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancers.

Colorectal cancers are more common in older people and those with a family history. Red meat, obesity, cigarette smoking and alcohol are known to be risk factors.

The vast majority of colorectal cancers are adenocarcinomas, and over 60% of cancers are found in the rectum or sigmoid colon.

Diagnosis is by means of colonoscopy and biopsy, CT and MRI.

Treatment options include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapies.

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