Colorectal Cancer
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer in both men and women, accounting for roughly 10 percent of all cancer deaths each year.
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Related Links
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment Center
- Colon Cancer Surgery at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center
- Rectal Cancer Surgery at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center
Rectal Cancer Surgery Webcast
Surgeons from Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center performed a specialized rectal cancer surgery known as a Total Mesorectal Excision (TME).
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