rectal

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The condition involves swollen veins in the anal or rectal area, which can lead to pain and bleeding.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

In addition to his daughter, Short’s longtime pal Catherine O’Hara died Jan. 30 after battling rectal cancer and friends Rob and Michelle Reiner were killed in December.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The actress's death certificate said she had died of a pulmonary embolism and listed rectal cancer as a secondary factor.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The “Relax, It’s a Blood Test” message in this year’s ad was inspired by men who avoid prostate cancer screenings because they don’t want rectal exams, Horwood said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

There may be gastric crises that recall those of tabes, and there may be vesical and rectal crises of a similar nature.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)