rectal
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That means people under the age of 45 who are being diagnosed with colon cancer are doing so only when they present with symptoms like rectal bleeding or extreme weight loss.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
The document also revealed that O’Hara battled rectal cancer, which was listed as an underlying condition.
From Los Angeles Times ● 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
Higher lifetime intake is tied to greater cancer risk, with rectal cancer showing the strongest association.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 29, 2026
The loose fragment can be palpated on rectal examination.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
