Colorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control.

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It is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women with approximately 50,000 deaths per year in the U.S.

Many people do not have any symptoms until later stages; symptoms can include a change in bowel habits, blood in stool, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or bloating.

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Risk factors, such as older age, family history, gastrointestinal diseases, and lifestyle factors play a role in Colorectal Cancer.

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