How to Use colorectal in a Sentence

colorectal

adjective
  • His daughter Luisa Colón said the cause was colorectal cancer, which was diagnosed last year.
    George Gene Gustines, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2019
  • This new research finds even larger amounts would offer stronger protection against colorectal cancer.
    NBC News, 14 June 2018
  • Genetics makes some people more likely to get colorectal cancer.
    Julie Washington, cleveland.com, 28 July 2019
  • The new guideline is partly based on data showing rates of colorectal cancer on the rise in young and middle-aged populations.
    Maria Clark, NOLA.com, 30 May 2018
  • MaryScott Hagle, a friend and the guardian of Ms. Adams’s daughters, said the cause was colorectal cancer.
    Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 28 June 2018
  • Alvarez died Saturday after a three-year battle with colorectal cancer.
    Washington Post, 3 July 2019
  • Alvarez died Saturday in a hospice center after a three-year battle with colorectal cancer.
    David Begnaud, CBS News, 3 July 2019
  • Cancer Prevention Extra-virgin olive oil has been shown to reduce the risk of many cancers, including colorectal cancer and breast cancer.
    Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Mika later revealed to Jules Millin (Adelaide Kane) that her sister called and told her that she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Worldwide, colorectal cancer, which affects the large intestine or rectum, is the third most common cancer, accounting for around 10% of cancer cases.
    New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Steak contains a form of iron that, if eaten frequently over many years, may cause chronic inflammation and damage in the digestive system, raising the risk of colorectal cancer, the third most common type.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Why didn't the new study find the same risk for colorectal cancer in women?
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022
  • The death rate from colorectal cancer among those 55 and up has decreased over the past 20 years.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Aspirin may help prevent the spread of colorectal cancer to the lymph nodes, a new study has found.
    Maggie O'Neill, Health, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Largely, the progress is against the most common cancers—lung, prostate, colorectal, and breast.
    Men's Health, 17 May 2023
  • Add to it the benefit of raising funds for a great cause like colorectal cancer, and wow!
    Kevin L. Clark, Essence, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Some screenings, such as for colorectal cancer, can be done at home and mailed to a lab for testing.
    Anne Saker, The Enquirer, 2 Jan. 2022
  • Eating these foods could increase the risk of colorectal cancer, a study has found.
    Fox News Staff, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The group on statins was also less likely to die from colorectal cancer or any cause.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The signs of colorectal cancer can be hard to pin down initially.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Eating meals with a lot of fiber can also help to avoid colorectal cancer.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2022
  • The rates of young onset colorectal cancer are rising in very many different parts of the world.
    Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
  • Most of the time, colorectal cancer begins as a polyp, according to the Mayo Clinic.
    Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 29 Nov. 2021
  • So the new guidelines say adults at average risk of colorectal cancer should be screened from ages 45 to 75.
    BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2021
  • What new colorectal cancer trends did the research find?
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Health.com, 2 Feb. 2022
  • In the United States, colorectal cancer is largely to blame.
    Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Here’s what experts had to say about the new research, and how to determine the best colorectal cancer screening for you.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 May 2024
  • Due to the rising incidence of colorectal cancer among young adults, the age to start screening was lowered from 50 to 45 years old.
    Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Consuming a high amount of red meat has been linked to health issues, such as colorectal cancer.
    Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2023
  • The cause was colorectal cancer, said a son, David Anderson.
    Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2021

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