COLORECTAL CANCER - Second deadliest cancer among Malaysians

Cancer of the colon and rectum is second only to lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Malaysian. Recent research has shown that appropriate screening and treatment can alleviate much of the suffering associated with colorectal cancer and reduce the number of deaths caused by this malignancy. People with no known risk factors may even have colorectal cancer, which is why regular screening is important for early detection and management.