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Elissa's journey: A young mom's relentless battle for life after colorectal cancer hit • May 18, 2025, 2:54 AM ET (USA Today)
Researchers identify roles of key genes in colon cancer development • May 13, 2025, 6:46 AM ET (Medical Xpress)
An E. coli link to bowel cancer in younger patients • May 5, 2025, 1:31 AM ET (The Star)
Jersey colon cancer patient to run London Marathon • Apr. 25, 2025, 6:51 AM ET (BBC)

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