Cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer, and cancer that begins in the rectum is called rectal cancer. Cancer that affects either of these organs may also be called colorectal cancer. See the following PDQ summaries for more information about colorectal cancer: Colorectal Cancer Screening.
Confidence votes 37.0K. The Supreme Court decides cases that are appealed by a lower court; a lower court has made a decision and one of the parties feels strongly enough that the decision was wrong that they make an appeal to the Supreme Court.onfidence votes 37.0K. The Supreme Court decides cases that are appealed by a lower court; a lower court has made a decision and one of the parties feels strongly enough that the decision was wrong that they make an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Any party requesting an en banc hearing or re-hearing of their case must petition the appeals or supreme court in a specific format, following certain rules. The decision by the appellate panel of judges conflicts with a decision of the U.S. Supreme Court, or of the court in which the Petition is filed.