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Macmillan and Cancerbackup merged in 2008. Together we provide free, high quality information for people affected by cancer through our publications, website and phone service. Find out more|.
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Find out about the colon and rectum, risk factors and causes of bowel cancer, and screening to find bowel cancer before symptoms begin.
Description of the large bowel and how it functions
Information on screening for colon and rectal cancer
Information on possible causes of cancer of the colon and rectum
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