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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide to Cancer since 2005

Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Cancer... What's the Difference?

Sunday October 2, 2005
The terms colorectal cancer, colon cancer and rectal cancer often cause alot of confusion. What do they mean? Are they the same, or are they different types of cancers? Find out the answer in this FAQ that discusses colorectal, rectal and colon cancer.

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