Cancer of the rectum and colon often are referred to together as colorectal cancer, but treatments can be different.
Dr. David Etzioni, a Mayo Clinic colorectal surgeon, reminds people that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to ensure better outcomes, and that it all begins with scheduling a screening.
"Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that arises from the skin that lines the inner surface of the colon and rectum."
