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Tests to help provide more information on your colorectal cancer may include lab tests, blood tests, CT scan, MRI, and others.

Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either your colon or your rectum. These make up the lower part of your digestive tract. In most cases, cancer does not start in both the colon and rectum. But both types of cancer have a lot in common. So they are often called colorectal cancer.

Be prepared to talk with your healthcare providers about your colorectal cancer treatment.

Being told you have cancer of unknown primary (CUP) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your care team who can help you.

If your doctor thinks you might have cancer of unknown primary (CUP), you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. These tests will be used to try to find the place the cancer started.

If your doctor thinks that your cancer of unknown primary may be breast or prostate cancer, they may suggest hormone therapy. This treatment is sometimes used to stop the hormones in your body from allowing cancer cells to grow.

There are various treatment choices for colorectal cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer. Factors also include your age, overall health, and what side effects you’ll find acceptable.

Chemotherapy is part of the treatment for many people with esophageal cancer if they're healthy enough to get it.

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