For Colorectal Cancer we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Colon Cancer, Hormone Replacement Therapy and Men's Health.

Colorectal Cancer (Colon Cancer)

The colon is the first five feet of the large intestine. It connects to about six inches of the intestine called the rectum, which in turn ends with the anus. Colorectal cancer describes malignant tissue that grows in the wall of the colon or rectum. The majority of tumors begin when normal tissue in the colon or rectum forms an adenomatous polyp, or pre-cancerous growth projecting from the colon or rectum wall. These polyps, which may bleed from time to time, can be detected by testing the stool to determine if any blood is present.

Colorectal Cancer (Hormone Replacement Therapy)

Cancer of the large intestine and/or rectum, characterized by a change in bowel habits and passing blood in the stool.

Colorectal Cancer (Men's Health)

Cancer that occurs in the colon (large intestine) or the rectum (the end of the large intestine).

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