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I know colorectal cancer has consequences. what are they?
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Early detection: If caught early, colon cancer can be removed and patients do well. If left unchecked colon cancer can spread to the liver and lungs and can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and obstruction.
Answered 6/16/2012
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Colorectal cancer: Consequences include need for surgery and other forms of treatment such as chemotherapy radiation. People may live for along time if disease caught early.
Answered 3/22/2020
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