rectal

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In addition to the blood clot in her lungs, the death certificate listed rectal cancer as the long-term cause of death.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

The actress's death certificate said she had died of a pulmonary embolism and listed rectal cancer as a secondary factor.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The “Relax, It’s a Blood Test” message in this year’s ad was inspired by men who avoid prostate cancer screenings because they don’t want rectal exams, Horwood said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Their risk of rectal cancer was even greater, nearly doubling with a 95% increase.

From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2026

I can bear testimony to the good results which sometimes follow large rectal injections of warm or cold water, the latter being preferable when there is high fever.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various