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Small bowel cancer
Also called small intestine cancer, this is a condition characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the small intestine, which connects the stomach to the colon.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Rare | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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