what is colorectal cancer means
Bowel cancer (also known as colorectal cancer) is a cancer of the colon or rectum. When your doctor talks about bowel cancer (also known as colorectal cancer) they are referring to cancer of the colon or rectum. Bowel cancer is a malignant growth that develops most commonly in the lining of the large bowel. Most bowel cancers develop from tiny growths called 'polyps'. Not all polyps become cancerous. Over time some polyps can become cancerous.