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2. Descending colon - Wikipedia

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   The function of the descending colon in the digestive system is to store the remains of digested food that will be emptied into the rectum. The descending colon is on the left side of the body (barring any malformations). The term left colon is hypernymous to descending colon in precise use; many casual mentions of the left colon chiefly ...

3. Colorectal cancer - Wikipedia

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   Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine). [5] Signs and symptoms may include blood in the stool , a change in bowel movements , weight loss, abdominal pain and fatigue. [ 9 ]

4. Segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis - Wikipedia

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   The descending and sigmoid colon are typically involved. Biopsies of the affected area and the unaffected rectum confirm the diagnosis. [1] Biopsies of SCAD show evidence of chronic inflammation. Rectal biopsies show normal mucosa. It is important and occasional difficult to distinguish SCAD from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

5. What you need to know about colon-cancer symptoms, diagnosis ...

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   Symptoms like rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, and constipation or diarrhea can be warning signs of colon cancer. Many symptoms of colon cancer can also indicate more mundane illnesses.

6. Colorectal cancers are increasing in millennials -- 7 ...

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   Colorectal cancers are the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the United States.

7. Woman diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer reveals ...

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   As noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, blood in your stool and change in your bowel habits are two common symptoms of colorectal cancer. Mahon’s video has since gone viral ...