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Benign polyps that are left in place can give rise to rectal cancer. People who have had rectal polyps once are more likely to have them again and should have regular screening examinations.
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The rectum is the portion of the large bowel that lies in the pelvis, terminating at the anus. Cancer of the rectum is the disease characterized by the development of malignant cells in the lining or epithelium of the rectum.
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