Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent
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Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent
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Cause
The exact cause of
colorectal cancer is not known. Most cases begin as
small growths, or
polyps
, inside the intestine.
If colorectal cancer is not detected and removed, it invades and destroys nearby tissues and may spread to other parts of the body.
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Last Updated:
December 1, 2006- Author:
- Bets Davis, MFA
- Medical Review:
- Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology
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