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How many people die from colon cancer every year?

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About 50K: According to the american cancer society statistics from 2011 estimates about 101, 000 new cases of colon cancer in the United States and about 49, 000 deaths due to either colon or rectal cancer.

Answered 3/1/2019

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50000: Over 50000 deaths each year.

Answered 5/20/2012

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