Colon cancer is first treated surgically, while rectal cancer treatment often begins with chemotherapy and radiation, says Joseph Thornton, MD, a colorectal surgeon at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he says that abdominal location plays a role.
Did you know that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S.? Experts explain how to prevent, diagnose and treat colon cancer, including why everyone needs a colonoscopy starting at age 50.
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