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Colon & Rectal

Call Shaw Cancer Center at (970) 569-7429 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

Colon, or colorectal, cancer starts in the large intestine or the rectum. The American Cancer Society recommends that both men and women receive screenings for colon polyps and cancer beginning at the age of 45.
 
Following are trusted resources for more information about colon cancer and colon cancer treatments: 
Medline Plus - Colon Cancer   
American Cancer Society All About Colon and Rectum Cancer
National Cancer Institute Colon and Rectal Cancer 
Colon Cancer Alliance