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Intestinal Cancer

Intestinal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that originates in the intestinal tract. It is an extremely common form of cancer, with around 140,000 new cases being diagnosed in the US each year. It is a serious disease that is often fatal if not diagnosed and treated in time. Symptoms of i…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 30× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Intestinal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that originates in the intestinal tract. It is an extremely common form of cancer, with around 140,000 new cases being diagnosed in the US each year. It is a serious disease that is often fatal if not diagnosed and treated in time. Symptoms of intestinal cancer include abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, and blood in the stool. If these symptoms are experienced, an evaluation by a doctor is recommended. Treatment for intestinal cancer usually involves surgery and chemotherapy, although radiation therapy may also be used. Early detection and treatment of intestinal cancer is critical to improving the chances of successful treatment and survival.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 30 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Human and Animal Intestines.

Journal editorial board
Valentina Discepolo · Italy Wissem MNIF · Saudi Arabia

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