The name Piper is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Piper is: Piper. SoulUrge Number: 5. Expression Number: 1. People with this name have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.
Bowel cancer (also known as colorectal cancer) is a cancer of the colon or rectum. When your doctor talks about bowel cancer (also known as colorectal cancer) they are referring to cancer of the colon or rectum. Bowel cancer is a malignant growth that develops most commonly in the lining of the large bowel. Most bowel cancers develop from tiny growths called 'polyps'. Not all polyps become cancerous. Over time some polyps can become cancerous.
Age. The risk of colorectal cancer increases as people get older. Colorectal cancer can occur in young adults and teenagers, but the majority of colorectal cancers occur in people older than 50. For colon cancer, the average age at the time of diagnosis for men is 68 and for women is 72. For rectal cancer, it is age 63 for both men and women. Older patients who are diagnosed with colorectal cancer face unique challenges, specifically with regard to cancer treatment.