colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer
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Here’s what experts had to say about the new research, and how to determine the best colorectal cancer screening for you.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 May 2024
The rates of young onset colorectal cancer are rising in very many different parts of the world.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
According to the American Cancer Society’s annual report on cancer statistics, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for men under 50, and the second-leading cause of cancer death for women under 50.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Those factors could contribute to a person’s risk for colorectal cancer.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 May 2024
Similarly, three in a million teens ages 15 to 19 were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 1999 compared with 13 in every million teens in 2020.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 10 May 2024
People in the generally obese group had a 10% higher risk of colorectal cancer.1
The other groups had a small but not significant increase in their risk of colorectal cancer.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 7 May 2024
People under 50 are developing colorectal cancer, before an age when previous standards had called for screening.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 6 May 2024
Millennials today are twice as likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer as those born in 1950.
—Kelly Mickle, TIME, 2 May 2024
Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 May 2024
The rates of young onset colorectal cancer are rising in very many different parts of the world.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
According to the American Cancer Society’s annual report on cancer statistics, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for men under 50, and the second-leading cause of cancer death for women under 50.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Those factors could contribute to a person’s risk for colorectal cancer.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 May 2024
Similarly, three in a million teens ages 15 to 19 were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 1999 compared with 13 in every million teens in 2020.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 10 May 2024
People in the generally obese group had a 10% higher risk of colorectal cancer.1
The other groups had a small but not significant increase in their risk of colorectal cancer.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 7 May 2024
People under 50 are developing colorectal cancer, before an age when previous standards had called for screening.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 6 May 2024
Millennials today are twice as likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer as those born in 1950.
—Kelly Mickle, TIME, 2 May 2024
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“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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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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