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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
Prevent Cancer Foundation answers the 20 most frequently asked questions about colorectal cancer.... Details >
This document describes two hereditary conditions: Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) and Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC). The importance of genetic testing and counseling is emph... Details >
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 >
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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 >
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 >