National Institutes of Health
- The primary NIH organization for research on Colorectal Cancer is the National Cancer Institute
Colorectal Cancer
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/colorectalcancer.html
Also called: Colon cancer, Rectal cancer
Cancer of the colon or rectum is also called colorectal cancer. In the United States, it is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. Caught early, it is often curable.
It is more common in people over 50, and the risk increases with age. You are also more likely to get it if you have
- Polyps - growths inside the colon and rectum that may become cancerous
- A diet that is high in fat
- A family history or personal history of colorectal cancer
- Ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
Symptoms can include blood in the stool, narrower stools, a change in bowel habits and general stomach discomfort. However, you may not have symptoms at first, so screening is important. Everyone who is 50 or older should be screened for colorectal cancer. Colonoscopy is one method that your doctor can use to screen for colorectal cancer. Treatments for colorectal cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination.
NIH: National Cancer Institute
Cancer of the colon or rectum is also called colorectal cancer. In the United States, it is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. Caught early, it is often curable.
It is more common in people over 50, and the risk increases with age. You are also more likely to get it if you have
- Polyps - growths inside the colon and rectum that may become cancerous
- A diet that is high in fat
- A family history or personal history of colorectal cancer
- Ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
Symptoms can include blood in the stool, narrower stools, a change in bowel habits and general stomach discomfort. However, you may not have symptoms at first, so screening is important. Everyone who is 50 or older should be screened for colorectal cancer. Colonoscopy is one method that your doctor can use to screen for colorectal cancer. Treatments for colorectal cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination.
NIH: National Cancer Institute
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Start Here
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Colon CancerColon Cancer http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/coloncancer/htm/index.htm
(Patient Education Institute)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/coloncancerspanish/htm/index.htm
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Colorectal Cancer (PDQ): ScreeningColorectal Cancer (PDQ): Screening http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/screening/colorectal/patient/
(National Cancer Institute)
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What You Need to Know about Cancer of the Colon and RectumWhat You Need to Know about Cancer of the Colon and Rectum http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/colon-and-rectum(National Cancer Institute)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.cancer.gov/espanol/sabersobre/colonyrecto/
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Colon CancerColon Cancer http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/coloncancer/htm/index.htm
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Overviews
- Colon CancerColon Cancer http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/colon-cancer/DS00035/METHOD=print&PAGE=all(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Colorectal (Colon) CancerColorectal (Colon) Cancer http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer http://nihseniorhealth.gov/colorectalcancer/toc.html
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- JAMA Patient Page: Colon CancerJAMA Patient Page: Colon Cancer http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/300/23/2816.pdf(American Medical Association) - PDF
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Learn about Colorectal CancerLearn about Colorectal Cancer http://www.healthfinder.gov/prevention/PrintTopic.aspx?topicID=26
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
- What Is Colorectal Cancer?What Is Colorectal Cancer? http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/OverviewGuide/colorectal-cancer-overview-what-is-colorectal-cancer(American Cancer Society)
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Latest News
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Colon Cancer SurvivalColon Cancer Survival http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/colon_cancer_090910.html
(09/09/2010, HealthDay)
- Health Care Gap May Raise Rates of Colorectal Cancer Death in BlacksHealth Care Gap May Raise Rates of Colorectal Cancer Death in Blackshttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_102589.html(08/25/2010, HealthDay)
- Rectal Cancer Rates on the Rise in Younger AdultsRectal Cancer Rates on the Rise in Younger Adultshttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_102490.html(08/23/2010, HealthDay)
- Virtual Colonoscopy Can Spot Cancers Outside ColonVirtual Colonoscopy Can Spot Cancers Outside Colonhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_102435.html(08/20/2010, HealthDay)
- More News on Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancerhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alphanews_c.html#colorectalcancer
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Colon Cancer SurvivalColon Cancer Survival http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/colon_cancer_090910.html
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Colon AdenocarcinomaColon Adenocarcinoma http://www.cap.org/apps/docs/reference/myBiopsy/ColonAdenocarcinoma.pdf(College of American Pathologists) - PDF
- Fecal Occult Blood TestFecal Occult Blood Test http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/fecal_occult_blood/test.html(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
- How Is Colorectal Cancer Diagnosed?How Is Colorectal Cancer Diagnosed? http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/DetailedGuide/colorectal-cancer-diagnosed(American Cancer Society)
- How Is Colorectal Cancer Staged?How Is Colorectal Cancer Staged? http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/DetailedGuide/colorectal-cancer-staged(American Cancer Society)
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Lower GI Series (Barium Enema)Lower GI Series (Barium Enema) http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/lowergi/(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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MedlinePlus: ColonoscopyMedlinePlus: Colonoscopy http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/colonoscopy.html(National Library of Medicine)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/colonoscopy.html
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Virtual ColonoscopyVirtual Colonoscopy http://imaging.cancer.gov/imaginginformation/cancerimaging/page9(National Cancer Institute)
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Treatment
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Bowel Diversion Surgeries: Ileostomy, Colostomy, Ileoanal Reservoir, and Continent IleostomyBowel Diversion Surgeries: Ileostomy, Colostomy, Ileoanal Reservoir, and Continent Ileostomy http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ileostomy/index.htm(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Colon and Rectum Cancer: Making Treatment DecisionsColon and Rectum Cancer: Making Treatment Decisions http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/DetailedGuide/colorectal-cancer-treating-general-info?sitearea=(American Cancer Society)
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Colon Cancer (PDQ): TreatmentColon Cancer (PDQ): Treatment http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/colon/patient/(National Cancer Institute)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.cancer.gov/espanol/pdq/tratamiento/colon/patient/
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Colon Cancer SurgeryColon Cancer Surgery http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/coloncancersurgery/htm/index.htm(Patient Education Institute)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/coloncancersurgeryspanish/htm/index.htm
- Colorectal Cancer: Treatment by Stage of Colon CancerColorectal Cancer: Treatment by Stage of Colon Cancer http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/DetailedGuide/colorectal-cancer-treating-by-stage-colon(American Cancer Society)
- Colorectal Cancer: Treatment by Stage of Rectal CancerColorectal Cancer: Treatment by Stage of Rectal Cancer http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/DetailedGuide/colorectal-cancer-treating-by-stage-rectum(American Cancer Society)
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ColostomyColostomy http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/colostomy/htm/index.htm(Patient Education Institute)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/colostomyspanish/htm/index.htm
- Laparoscopic Colon ResectionLaparoscopic Colon Resection http://www.sages.org/publications/publication.php?id=PI09(Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.sages.org/publications/publication.php?id=PI09S
- OstomyOstomy http://www.fascrs.org/patients/treatments_and_screenings/ostomy/(American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons)
- Radiation Therapy for Colon, Rectum and Anus CancersRadiation Therapy for Colon, Rectum and Anus Cancers http://www.rtanswers.org/treatmentinformation/cancertypes/colonrectumanus/index.aspx(American Society for Radiation Oncology)
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Rectal Cancer (PDQ): TreatmentRectal Cancer (PDQ): Treatment http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/rectal/patient/(National Cancer Institute)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.cancer.gov/espanol/pdq/tratamiento/recto/patient/
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Bowel Diversion Surgeries: Ileostomy, Colostomy, Ileoanal Reservoir, and Continent IleostomyBowel Diversion Surgeries: Ileostomy, Colostomy, Ileoanal Reservoir, and Continent Ileostomy http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ileostomy/index.htm
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Prevention/Screening
- Can Colorectal Cancer Be Prevented?Can Colorectal Cancer Be Prevented? http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/DetailedGuide/colorectal-cancer-prevention(American Cancer Society)
- Can Colorectal Polyps and Cancer Be Found Early?Can Colorectal Polyps and Cancer Be Found Early? http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/DetailedGuide/colorectal-cancer-detection(American Cancer Society)
- Cancer Screenings: Colorectal Cancer and Breast CancerCancer Screenings: Colorectal Cancer and Breast Cancer http://www.cdc.gov/VitalSigns/pdf/2010-07-vitalsigns.pdf(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF
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Colorectal Cancer (PDQ): PreventionColorectal Cancer (PDQ): Prevention http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/colorectal/patient/(National Cancer Institute)
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Colorectal Cancer (PDQ): ScreeningColorectal Cancer (PDQ): Screening http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/screening/colorectal/patient/(National Cancer Institute)
- DNA Stool TestDNA Stool Test http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dna-stool-test/MY00623/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- What Are the Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer?What Are the Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer? http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/DetailedGuide/colorectal-cancer-risk-factors(American Cancer Society)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ESP/content/ESP_5_1X_Prevencion_y_factores_de_riesgo_10.asp?
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Disease Management
- Managing Side EffectsManaging Side Effects http://fightcolorectalcancer.org/awareness/patients/treatment/managing_side_effects(Colorectal Cancer Coalition)
- What Happens after Treatment for Colorectal Cancer?What Happens after Treatment for Colorectal Cancer? http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/DetailedGuide/colorectal-cancer-after-follow-up(American Cancer Society)
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Related Issues
- Five Myths about Colorectal CancerFive Myths about Colorectal Cancer http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/MoreInformation/five-myths-about-colorectal-cancer(American Cancer Society)
- Lynch SyndromeLynch Syndrome http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/lynch-syndrome/DS00669/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- What Should You Ask Your Doctor about Colorectal Cancer?What Should You Ask Your Doctor about Colorectal Cancer? http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/DetailedGuide/colorectal-cancer-talking-with-doctor(American Cancer Society)
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Health Check Tools
- Colon Cancer Risk QuestionnaireColon Cancer Risk Questionnaire http://www.yourdiseaserisk.siteman.wustl.edu/hccpquiz.pl?lang=english&func=start&quiz=colon(Siteman Cancer Center)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.yourdiseaserisk.wustl.edu/hccpquiz.pl?lang=spanish&func=start&quiz=colon
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Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment ToolColorectal Cancer Risk Assessment Tool http://www.cancer.gov/colorectalcancerrisk/(National Cancer Institute)
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Colorectal Cancer Risk: Understanding the PuzzleColorectal Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov/a_colon/00.cfm(National Cancer Institute)
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Tutorials
- Colon Cancer SurgeryColon Cancer Surgery http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/coloncancersurgery/htm/index.htm(Patient Education Institute)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/coloncancersurgeryspanish/htm/index.htm
- Colon CancerColon Cancer http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/coloncancer/htm/index.htm(Patient Education Institute)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/coloncancerspanish/htm/index.htm
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Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer http://nihseniorhealth.gov/colorectalcancer/toc.html(National Cancer Institute)
- ColostomyColostomy http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/colostomy/htm/index.htm(Patient Education Institute)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/colostomyspanish/htm/index.htm
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Videos
- Advances in Laparoscopic Colorectal SurgeryAdvances in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery http://www.orlive.com/ethiconendo-surgery/videos/advances-in-laparoscopic-colorectal-surgery-using-harmonic-1?view=displayPageNLM(OR-Live) - One hour program - 4/23/2008
- Minimally Invasive Colon SurgeryMinimally Invasive Colon Surgery http://www.orlive.com/duluthclinic/videos/minimally-invasive-colon-surgery?view=displayPageNLM(OR-Live) - One hour program - 1/24/2007
- Total Proctocolectomy for Synchronous Colon and Recal CancerTotal Proctocolectomy for Synchronous Colon and Recal Cancer http://www.orlive.com/ethiconendo-surgery/videos/total-proctocolectomy-for-synchronous-colon-and-rectal-cancer?view=displayPageNLM(OR-Live) - One hour program - 7/24/2007
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Why Get Tested?Why Get Tested? http://nihseniorhealth.gov/colorectalcancer/causesandriskfactors/video/cc2_na.html(National Cancer Institute)
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Financial Issues
- Colorectal (Colon) Cancer: Insurance and MedicareColorectal (Colon) Cancer: Insurance and Medicare http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/insurance.htm(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/insurance.htm
- Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Some Important Facts You Should Know about Colorectal Cancer!Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Some Important Facts You Should Know about Colorectal Cancer! http://www.medicare.gov/health/awareness.asp(Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Colonic NeoplasmsClinicalTrials.gov: Colonic Neoplasms http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Colonic+Neoplasms%22(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Colorectal NeoplasmsClinicalTrials.gov: Colorectal Neoplasms http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Colorectal+Neoplasms%22(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Rectal NeoplasmsClinicalTrials.gov: Rectal Neoplasms http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Rectal+Neoplasms%22(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Colonic NeoplasmsClinicalTrials.gov: Colonic Neoplasms http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Colonic+Neoplasms%22
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Genetics
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisFamilial Adenomatous Polyposis http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Familial+Adenomatous+Polyposis(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
- Genetic Testing for Hereditary Colorectal CancerGenetic Testing for Hereditary Colorectal Cancer http://www.cdc.gov/Features/LynchSyndrome/(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Genetics Home Reference: Lynch syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Lynch syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/lynch-syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
- Hereditary Mixed Polyposis SyndromeHereditary Mixed Polyposis Syndrome http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Hereditary+Mixed+Polyposis+Syndrome(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeJuvenile Polyposis Syndrome http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Juvenile+Polyposis+Syndrome(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
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Learning about Colon CancerLearning about Colon Cancer http://www.genome.gov/10000466(National Human Genome Research Institute)
- Muir-Torre SyndromeMuir-Torre Syndrome http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Muir-Torre+Syndrome(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
- MYH-Associated PolyposisMYH-Associated Polyposis http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/MYH-Associated+Polyposis(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
- Turcot SyndromeTurcot Syndrome http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Turcot+Syndrome(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
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Research
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5-FU-Based Chemotherapy Cures Some Patients with Colon Cancer5-FU-Based Chemotherapy Cures Some Patients with Colon Cancer http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/5-FU-colorectal0209(National Cancer Institute)
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Colorectal Cancer Trials Support Gene Testing for Two DrugsColorectal Cancer Trials Support Gene Testing for Two Drugs http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/genetest1108(National Cancer Institute)
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Combining Targeted Drugs Is Worse in Colorectal CancerCombining Targeted Drugs Is Worse in Colorectal Cancer http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/combo-targeted0209(National Cancer Institute)
- Does Aspirin Help Treat Colorectal Cancer?Does Aspirin Help Treat Colorectal Cancer? http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/news/News/does-aspirin-help-treat-colorectal-cancer(American Cancer Society)
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Home Care Nursing Improves Cancer Symptom ManagementHome Care Nursing Improves Cancer Symptom Management http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/home-care-nursing1209(National Cancer Institute)
- How Do Age and Comorbidity Affect the Likelihood of Being Screened for Colorectal Cancer?How Do Age and Comorbidity Affect the Likelihood of Being Screened for Colorectal Cancer? http://www.annals.org/cgi/reprint/150/7/I-42.pdf(American College of Physicians) - PDF
- Long-Term Smoking Increases Colorectal Cancer RiskLong-Term Smoking Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/news/News/long-term-smoking-increases-colorectal-cancer-risk-study-shows(American Cancer Society)
- Racial Gap Widens As Colorectal Cancer Death Rate DropsRacial Gap Widens As Colorectal Cancer Death Rate Drops http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/news/News/racial-gap-widens-as-colorectal-cancer-death-rate-drops(American Cancer Society)
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Sigmoidoscopy Markedly Reduces Colorectal Cancer Incidence and MortalitySigmoidoscopy Markedly Reduces Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/sigmoidoscopy0510(National Cancer Institute)
- What's New in Colorectal Cancer Research and Treatment?What's New in Colorectal Cancer Research and Treatment? http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/DetailedGuide/colorectal-cancer-new-research(American Cancer Society)
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5-FU-Based Chemotherapy Cures Some Patients with Colon Cancer5-FU-Based Chemotherapy Cures Some Patients with Colon Cancer http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/5-FU-colorectal0209
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Colon cancer risk: a refresher course. Article: Colon cancer risk: a refresher course. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20700955?tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Prevention of anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection in rectal...Article: Prevention of anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection in rectal... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20698212?tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Rectal cancer and importance of chemoradiation in the treatment. Article: Rectal cancer and importance of chemoradiation in the treatment. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20687501?tool=MedlinePlus
- Colorectal Cancer -- see more articlesColorectal Cancer -- see more articles http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=(colonic+neoplasms[majr]+OR+rectal+neoplasms[majr:noexp])+NOT+colonic+polyps[majr]+AND+(jsubsetk[text]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+review[pt]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt])+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])+AND+%22last+1+Year%22[edat]&tool=MedlinePlus
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Dictionaries/Glossaries
- Colorectal (Colon) Cancer: GlossaryColorectal (Colon) Cancer: Glossary http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/glossary.htm(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Dictionary of Cancer TermsDictionary of Cancer Terms http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary/(National Cancer Institute)
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Digestive Diseases DictionaryDigestive Diseases Dictionary http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/dictionary/(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Directories
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Find a DoctorAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Find a Doctor http://www.asge.org/Apps/FindADoctor/search.aspx(American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
- Find an OncologistFind an Oncologist http://www.cancer.net/patient/All+About+Cancer/Newly+Diagnosed/Find+an+Oncologist(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
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Organizations
- American Cancer SocietyAmerican Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/
- American Society of Colon and Rectal SurgeonsAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons http://www.fascrs.org/
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National Cancer InstituteNational Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.cancer.gov/espanol
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National Digestive Diseases Information ClearinghouseNational Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/
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Statistics
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Cancer of the Colon and RectumCancer of the Colon and Rectum http://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/colorect.html(National Cancer Institute)
- Colorectal (Colon) Cancer Incidence RatesColorectal (Colon) Cancer Incidence Rates http://www.cdc.gov/Features/dsColorectalCancer/(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Minorities and Colorectal CancerMinorities and Colorectal Cancer http://www.preventcancer.org/colorectal3c.aspx?id=1062&ekmensel=15074e5e_94_0_1062_10(Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation)
- What Are the Key Statistics for Colon and Rectum Cancer?What Are the Key Statistics for Colon and Rectum Cancer? http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/DetailedGuide/colorectal-cancer-key-statistics(American Cancer Society)
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Cancer of the Colon and RectumCancer of the Colon and Rectum http://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/colorect.html
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MedlinePlus Magazine
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6 Common Cancers - Colorectal Cancer6 Common Cancers - Colorectal Cancer http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/spring07/articles/spring07pg11.html
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Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, TreatmentColorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/spring09/articles/spring09pg7-8.html
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Conversation with Katie CouricConversation with Katie Couric http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/spring09/articles/spring09pg4-6.html
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New Ways to Detect Colon CancerNew Ways to Detect Colon Cancer http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/spring09/articles/spring09pg9.html
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Preventing, Detecting and Treating Colorectal CancerPreventing, Detecting and Treating Colorectal Cancer http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/spring09/articles/spring09pg2-7.html
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6 Common Cancers - Colorectal Cancer6 Common Cancers - Colorectal Cancer http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/spring07/articles/spring07pg11.html
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Women
- Colon Cancer Prevention & ScreeningColon Cancer Prevention & Screening http://www.gi.org/patients/women/colon.asp(American College of Gastroenterology)
- What Women Need to Know about Colon Cancer ScreeningWhat Women Need to Know about Colon Cancer Screening http://www.asge.org/PatientInfoIndex.aspx?id=374(American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
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Patient Handouts
- Large bowel resection - dischargeLarge bowel resection - discharge http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000151.htm
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000151.htm
- Total colectomy or proctocolectomy - dischargeTotal colectomy or proctocolectomy - discharge http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000153.htm
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000153.htm
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You may also be interested in these related encyclopedia pages:
- Barium enema - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003817.htm
- Bloody or tarry stools - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003130.htm
- Colon cancer - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000262.htm
- Colon cancer screening - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002071.htm
- Flushable reagent stool blood test - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007007.htm
- Large bowel resection - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002941.htm
- Large bowel resection - discharge - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000151.htm
- Pelvic CT scan - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007362.htm
- Pelvis MRI scan - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007355.htm
- Stool guaiac test - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003393.htm
- Total abdominal colectomy - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007379.htm
- Total colectomy or proctocolectomy - discharge - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000153.htm
- Total proctocolectomy with ileostomy - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007381.htm
- Virtual colonoscopy - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007253.htm
The primary NIH organization for research on Colorectal Cancer is the National Cancer Institute - http://www.nci.nih.gov/
Colorectal Cancer - Multiple Languages - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/colorectalcancer.html
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