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   <title>About.com Colon Cancer: What's Hot Now</title>
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   <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
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         <title><![CDATA[CC Survival Statistics]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[How do colon cancer survival rates vary between countries? What percentage of people are still alive five years after their initial diagnosis with Stage 2 colon cancer? Get these statistics and others.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Malignant Melanoma]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When most people think of malignant melanoma, the first thing that comes to mind is skin cancer. But malignant melanoma can occur in a lot of places, including the colon and rectum.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[MCV]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Definition of mean corpuscular volume.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Leiomyosarcoma]]></title>
         <link>http://coloncancer.about.com/od/typesofcancer/a/Leiomyosarcoma.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Colorectal sarcomas occur in the smooth muscle of the colon and are called leiomyosarcomas. Leiomyosarcomas account for less than two percent of colorectal cancers and have a fairly high chance of spreading.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[My Father Has Cancer]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[I just found out that my father has colon cancer. It's stage 3 and I'm at a loss and scared. I just don't know what to do. How can I deal with my father's cancer?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[flexible sigmoidoscopy]]></title>
         <link>http://coloncancer.about.com/od/screening/a/flexsigmoidosc.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test that is used to screen for colon cancer. You can learn what to expect before and during the flexible sigmoidoscopy test.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[bloating and gas]]></title>
         <link>http://coloncancer.about.com/od/coloncancerbasics/a/bloatinggas.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you regularly suffer from abdominal bloating and gas, schedule an appointment with your doctor, because this can be a symptom of colon cancer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Age and Colorectal Cancer Risk]]></title>
         <link>http://coloncancer.about.com/od/otherfactors/a/Age_and_Cancer.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Age is the number one risk factor for colorectal cancer. In fact, research indicates that by age 50, one if four people has polyps. Learn more. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[U.S. Cancer Type Stats]]></title>
         <link>http://coloncancer.about.com/od/cancerstatistics/a/US_Cancer_Type.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Different survival rates are associated with different cancer sites. These figures provide average survival rates for people in the U.S. based on their exact type of colorectal cancer. The survival statistics were obtained using data from approximately 54,000 cancer patients registered in SEER, a database maintained by the National Cancer Institute.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Rectum]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The rectum is about eight inches long and serves, basically, as a warehouse for poop. It receives waste material from the colon and stores it until you defecate.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Dysplasia]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Dysplasia is a general term for the abnormal growth or development of cells or organs. As it relates to colon cancer, dysplasia is the abnormal growth and development of colon cells. Dysplasia of colon cells is common in ulcerative colitis and can lead to colon cancer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What&#039;s My Risk of Cancer?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Most people have about a six percent chance of developing colon cancer at some point in their lives. Some things, like a personal or family history of cancer, may increase your risk. Other things, like following colon cancer screening guidelines, decrease your risk.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[dayofscreen]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn what to expect on the day of your colon cancer screening examination.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[MPV]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Definition of mean platelet volume.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mucinous Adenocarcinoma]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Scientists think that the presence of mucus allows cancer cells to spread faster. As a result, mucinous adenocarcinomas are considered more aggressive than regular adenocarcinomas and are harder to successfully treat. Mucinous adenocarcinomas account for about 10-15 percent of all adenocarcinomas.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Cancer]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Our bodies are made up of billions of cells that grow, divide, and then die in a predictable manner. Cancer occurs when something goes wrong with this system, causing uncontrolled cell division and growth. Cancer cells lump together and form a mass of extra tissue, also known as a cancerous tumor.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Overview of Colon Cancer Tests]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[There are five common colon cancer tests: colonoscopy, virtual colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, barium enema, and stool testing. Each has benefits and drawbacks, so it's best to ask your doctor which colon cancer test is appropriate for you. In the meantime, however, here's an overview of the most common types of colon cancer tests.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mucinous Carcinoma Definition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The term &quot;mucinous&quot; means that something has a lot of mucus. Carcinomas that are comprised of at least 60% mucus are referred to as mucinous.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Exercising to Prevent Cancer]]></title>
         <link>http://coloncancer.about.com/od/preventiveactions/a/Exercise2PrevCC.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[We all know we're supposed to exercise. It's good for us, makes us feel better, makes us look better, blah blah blah. Exercise doesn't have to be blah, though. It doesn't have to be a chore forced upon us for our own good, like going to the dentist or spring cleaning the house.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Stage 1 Colon Cancer]]></title>
         <link>http://coloncancer.about.com/od/stagesandsurvivalrate1/a/Stage1Colon.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Stage 1 colon cancer, which used to be called Duke's A colon cancer, is one of the earliest and most-treatable cancer stages. When interrupted at stage 1, colon cancer hasn't gotten very far. In general, more than 90 percent of people with stage 1 colon cancer are still alive five years after their diagnosis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Advice: Mom Has Stage 3 Cancer]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[From the Advice Column: My mom was just diagnosed at age 83 with stage 3 cancer (adenocarcinoma) of the ascending colon just above the cecum. How likely is this to metastasize to bone? What is the treatment at her age for this stage? I am not knowledgeable in this field and would appreciate some advice.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Polyp with a diameter of 0.75 centimeters]]></title>
         <link>http://coloncancer.about.com/od/screening/ig/Polyp-Size-Gallery/Colon-Polyp-Picture-0-75-cm.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[This is an illustration of a large colon polyp with a diameter of 0.75 centimeters.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Signet Ring Carcinoma]]></title>
         <link>http://coloncancer.about.com/od/glossaries/g/Signet_Ring.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Signet ring carcinoma is a type of cancer. More specifically, it's a type of adenocarcinoma. The term &quot;signet ring&quot; describes how the cells of the signet ring carcinoma appear under a microscope.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Polyp with a diameter of 1.50 centimeters]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This is an illustration of a small colon polyp with a diameter of 1.50 centimeters.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[targeted therapies]]></title>
         <link>http://coloncancer.about.com/od/coloncancertreatment/a/targettherapies.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Targeted therapies are a type of cancer treatment that seek to stop cancer by targeting a specific weakness found in the cancer cells themselves.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Colonoscopy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A colonoscopy is a test that provides an inside look at your colon and rectum. A doctor uses a flexible tube (called a colonoscope) that has the ability to snip off polyps.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[exercise for prevention]]></title>
         <link>http://coloncancer.about.com/od/preventionandrecurrence/a/exerciseprev.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Exercise is vital for colon cancer prevention.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[eatingmatters]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Eating right really can be make colon cancer prevention, and reducing recurrence risk, a reality.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Polyp with a diameter of 2.25 centimeters]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This is an illustration of a large colon polyp with a diameter of 2.25 centimeters.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Colorectal Cancer?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. When diagnosed early, 90% of colorectal cancers are completely curable. And yet, more lives are lost each year in the U.S. to colorectal cancer than to breast cancer and AIDS combined. This colorectal cancer overview is a great place to learn about colorectal cancer symptoms, causes of colorectal cancer, and treatment options for colorectal cancer.]]></description>
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