Colorectal cancer has a higher incidence in developed countries than in developing countries. Generally beginning as benign adenomas or polyps involving the mucosal lining of the colon and rectum, the cancer gradually gains metastatic character and spreads throughout the body by hematologic or lymphatic pathways. The Animated Atlas of Colorectal cancer is a comprehensive collection of videos pertaining to the anatomy of colon and rectum, types, symptoms, factors leading to the onset and development of colorectal cancer, diagnosis, staging and treatment modalities - chemotherapy, surgery, vaccines, and gene therapy.
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