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### What you need to know Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon, rectum, or bowel) is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, with over 42 000 new cases diagnosed each year.1 Survival rates have improved, with a five year survival rate of almost 60% now.2 This article summarises recent recommendations from the update of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline for the diagnosis and management of colorectal cancer.3 The update focuses on the management of colorectal cancer, reflecting new research evidence in this area. ### What’s new in this guidance
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