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This page links to a range of topics related to colon and rectal cancer, including treatment, prevention, genetics, screening, clinical trials, research, and statistics.... Details >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

Also available in: Chinese-Traditional   

Cancer of the large intestine (colon cancer) is a common cancer in people over age 50, affecting about 1 in 20 people in North America. Early detection is important since early treatment improves the ... Details >

Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies   

This resource specifically written for Native Americans provides information about risk factors for colorectal cancer in men.... Details >

Native American Cancer Research  

Caregivers play an important role in ensuring that colon cancer patients age 65 and older receive the best possible care. One of the many important roles that a caregiver plays in treatment is facilit... Details >

Alliance for Aging Research  

Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short. This page links to basic information about colorectal cancer, including screening, sympt... Details >

Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This up-to-date information from the National Cancer Institute's PDQ® database is intended for use by patients. The document presents an general overview of colorectal cancer screening methods and scr... Details >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States after lung cancer. ... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Also available in: Spanish   

This article describes colorectal cancer and the risk factors for it, what lifestyle changes you can make, warning signs, and diagnosis and treatment.... Details >

American Gastroenterological Association  

A list of medical terms commonly used in discussing colorectal cancer and their definitions.... Details >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Also available in: Spanish 

Answers to questions about the effect of colorectal cancer on the U.S. population, the symptoms of colorectal cancer and screening procedures and cost for colorectal cancer.... Details >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This fact sheet describes symptoms of and screening for colorectal cancer. ... Details >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Also available in: Spanish 

People should talk with their health care providers about when to begin screening for colorectal cancer, what tests to have, the benefits and risks of each test, and how often to schedule appointments... Details >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

The Disease Risk Index: Cancer is an interactive tool that offers users a personalized method for estimating and lowering their risk of the 12 of the most common cancers. The web site is maintained ... Details >

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Eating large amounts of red or processed meat over a long period of time can indeed raise colorectal cancer risk. But the risks from such a diet are smaller than those from obesity and lack of exercis... Details >

American Cancer Society  

A brief overview of colorectal cancer. Persons who are 50 or older and have not been screened for colorectal cancer are encouraged to do so.... Details >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Search this listing by state or country to locate a colorectal surgeon in your geographic area. This online resource is provided and maintained by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.... Details >

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons  

Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, often called HNPCC or Lynch syndrome, is a type of inherited cancer of the digestive tract, particularly the colon (large intestine) and rectum.... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Information about the importance of colorectal cancer screening tests for early detection and prevention of the disease. Includes public service announcements, materials for persons 50 and older, and ... Details >

Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Also available in: Spanish 

Cancer of the colon or rectum is also called colorectal cancer. This booklet has important information about the possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer. It also has i... Details >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health