Cause
The exact cause of colorectal cancer is not known. Most cases begin as small growths, or polyps, inside the intestine.
If colorectal cancer is not detected and removed, it invades and destroys nearby tissues and may spread to other parts of the body.
Author:
Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Last Updated: 12/01/2006
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