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CDC promotes colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) prevention by building partnerships, encouraging screening, supporting education and training, and conducting surveillance and research. |
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72,007 men and 69,398 women were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2005.†* |
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26,781 men and 26,224 women died from colorectal cancer in 2005.†* |
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When colorectal cancer is found early and treated, the 5-year relative survival rate is 90%.‡ |
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†U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 1999–2005 Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report. Atlanta (GA): Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Cancer Institute; 2009. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/uscs.
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*The most recent year for which statistics are currently available. |
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‡Ries LAG et. al., (eds). SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1975–2005, National Cancer Institute. Bethesda, MD, based on November 2007 SEER data submission, posted to the SEER Web site, 2008. |
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