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Men and women age 50 and older should be tested regularly for colorectal cancer.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Cancer of the colon or rectum is called colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer has no signs or symptoms and can spread to other parts of your body if undetected and untreated. Many cases can be prevente... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >