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Being told you have colorectal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

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.

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.

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

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Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses strong beams of X-ray energy to kill and damage cancer cells.

Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn about when chemotherapy is used to treat head and neck cancer, and what to expect.