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Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

A new report reveals that a third of colon cancer cases now occur in the rectum. Take these steps to protect yourself at any age.

Rectal cancer cases are rising dramatically in people under 50, doubling from 1998 to 2022, suggesting an environmental or behavioral trigger rather than lifestyle factors alone.
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Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment

Papillon uses low-energy X-rays to treat small rectal tumours, often avoiding surgery and permanent stoma and improving patients' quality of life.
Cancer
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

17 Cancer Patients Are Sharing The Concerning Symptoms That Made Them Go To The Doctor ASAP

Early rectal cancer symptoms can be misdiagnosed, causing diagnostic delays; aggressive treatment can substantially reduce tumor burden and clear circulating tumor DNA.
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