Type of Surgery
The development of polyps, or small cancerous growths in the colom, rectum, and appendix, is the first sign of colon cancer. In most cases, these polyps are surgically removed, either individually or along with a section of the attached colon; more advanced cases may require resectioning the colon.
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Types of Colectomies
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Approximately 41.8 million average-risk people aged 50 or older have not been screened for colorectal cancer according to national guidelines.
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