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There are about 36,500 cases of rectal cancer diagnosed per year in the United States
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoCancer of the rectum and colon is the second most common cancer in the United States, and claims the lives of approximately 56,000 people annually.
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∙ 11y agoEvery year 143,460 men and women are diagnosed with rectal cancer each year. For males, 20.2 per 100,00 men get the cancer, and for females, 14.1. per 100,000 get rectal cancer.
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Does smoking increase rectal cancer risk?
There is a slight increase of risk for rectal cancer in the individual who smokes
Does the Mayo Clinic offer information and symptoms of rectal cancer?
Yes, the Mayo Clinic offer information on rectal cancer. You can find the information at mayoclinic.com/health/colon-cancer/DS00035 and http://www.mayoclinic.org/rectal-cancer/
What are the causes of rectal cancer and the signs one should get a rectal exam?
The cause of rectal cancer are not all known. However, you should get a rectal exam if you experience unusual tiredness, nasuea, bloody stools, abdominal cramps, and a change in bowel habits. These may be signs of rectal cancer.
Is there a gene related to colon or rectal cancer?
In patients with colon or rectal cancer, the p53 gene is mutated 70% of the time
What composers died of cancer?
Debussy died of rectal cancer
What's the difference of a level 4 colon cancer from level 4 rectal cancer?
The severity(spread of cancer) of the disease is same at stage 4, no matter if it is large intestine or rectal cancer.
How many Americans die from colon and rectal cancer?
Nearly 57,000 people died from colon and rectal cancer in the United States in 2003
What are the major diseases of the excretory system?
colon cancer rectal cancer
Is bloating a symptom of rectal cancer?
Yes
What are the top rectal cancer symptoms?
There are many possible causes of rectal pain, some benign and some more serious. You should make an appointment to see a physician, especiall if you are at risk for colon or rectal cancer.
Can an anoscopy diagnose cancer?
The test is also used to diagnose rectal cancer
What are some activities that incur a high risk of contracting cancer?
There are many activities that one can do to put themselves at a higher risk for cancer. Smoking and having an unhealthy diet are a couple of the many activities one can do to duplicate their odds of having cancer.
