Colon cancer and rectal cancer, collectively known as colorectal cancer, have many similar characteristics and will be discussed as one cancer type in this section.
Colorectal cancer is currently the third most common cancer in both men and women. Incidence and mortality rates have been declining since the 1980's, partially due to improvements in screening and prevention. In 2010, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be approximately 142,570 new cases diagnosed and 51,370 deaths due to colorectal cancer in the United States.(1)
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