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Which cancer is more dangerous: rectal or colon cancer?
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Stage more imp: Stage of the caner is more important than if it is rectal or colonic. Colonic cancers vary in their presentations, between tumors on the right side or left side.
Answered 1/10/2018
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The higher stage: The one with the higher stage would be more dangerous.
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