Colostomy

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Overview

Cancers of the colon and rectum are two of the most common cancers in the United States. Together, they are referred to as colorectal cancer. The colon and rectum form the large intestine, the lower end of the digestive tract.

Surgical removal of a malignant tumor is the most common treatment for colorectal cancer. The diseased portion of the colon and/or rectum is removed, and in most cases, the healthy portions are reattached. Sometimes, that is not possible because of the exten...Read the full article