Surgery for bowel (colorectal) cancer

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Ideas about causes of bowel (colorectal) cancer

The causes of bowel (colorectal) cancer in most people are still unknown, however according to Cancer Research UK (January 2016), the biggest single risk factor...

Bowel (colorectal) cancer surgery: decision-making and information needs

Surgery is usually the main form of treatment for bowel (colorectal) cancer. There are several types of surgery for colorectal cancer, depending on where the...