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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 >
This resource specifically written for Native Americans provides information about risk factors for colorectal cancer in men.... Details >
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 >
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 >
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States after lung cancer. ... Details >
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This article describes colorectal cancer and the risk factors for it, what lifestyle changes you can make, warning signs, and diagnosis and treatment.... Details >
A list of medical terms commonly used in discussing colorectal cancer and their definitions.... Details >
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 >
This fact sheet describes symptoms of and screening for colorectal cancer. ... Details >