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Colorectal cancer is malignant cells found in the colon or rectum. The colon and the rectum are part of the large intestine in the digestive system. Colon and rectal cancers share common features and are often called colorectal cancer. Cancerous tumors found in the colon or rectum may also spread to other parts of the body. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women. Learn more from our
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Inova Cancer Services offers screenings including colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy at all of its locations. Treatment for colon cancer is offered at all Inova hospitals.
Ostomy care
Enterostomal therapy is available to patients who may require this care after colon cancer surgery as a temporary or permanent measure.
Learn more about ostomy care at Inova
