Colorectal Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is cancer?
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2. What is colorectal cancer?
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3. How common is colorectal cancer?
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4. Has the death rate from colorectal cancer increased or decreased in the past few decades?
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5. What are some of the risk factors for colorectal cancer?
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6. If I have a polyp, does that mean I'm going to get colorectal cancer?
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7. Does the condition known as ulcerative colitis increase my risk of getting colorectal cancer?
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8. Does diet play a role in colorectal cancer?
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9. If a family member had colorectal cancer, what are the chances I will have the disease?
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10. What are possible signs of colorectal cancer?
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11. What are some of the tools used to detect colorectal cancer?
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12. Does the U.S. government have any specific recommendations about getting tested for colorectal cancer?
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13. If colorectal cancer is found, how do doctors describe how far the cancer has spread?
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14. What are the standard methods for treating colorectal cancer?
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15. What types of surgery are available for someone with colorectal cancer?
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16. Are there any treatments that follow surgery?
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17. What are some of the side effects of treatment for colorectal cancer?
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18. How do doctors determine if colorectal cancer has returned?
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19. Are there therapies that use a person's own immune system to fight colorectal cancer?
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20. What are some of the newest drugs doctors use to combat colorectal cancer?
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21. Are there tools that are better at finding colorectal cancer early?
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22. When will we know which tools are best for detecting colorectal cancer?
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23. Are there any drugs available that can help prevent colorectal cancer?
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24. Are there genes that put me at greater risk of getting colorectal cancer?
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25. Are there other options for someone with colorectal cancer?
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26. Who can provide emotional support for someone dealing with colorectal cancer?
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