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Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon.
The colon is part of the body's digestive system. The digestive system processes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) from foods and helps pass waste material out of the body. The digestive system is made up of the esophagus, stomach, and the small and large intestines. The first 6 feet of the large intestine are called the large bowel or colon. The last 6 inches are the rectum. The rectum ends at the anus.
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