A description of the colon and the rectum to better understand colorectal cancer.

Health2008 looks at the link between colorectal polyps and cancer.

If colorectal cancer is diagnosed and treated early while the tumor is still localized, the disease is highly curable, with five-year survival rates of about 90%.

Although the exact cause of colorectal cancer is not known, there are some factors that increase a persons risk of developing the disease. Read this to find out what they are.

Determine your risk factor of developing colorectal cancer by answering some questions.

The 2 most common inherited colorectal cancer syndromes are hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Learn more about them here.

Experts recommend that as an initial step towards preventing colorectal cancer, people concerned about getting colorectal cancer should exercise and eat right.

In the fight against this disease, nutritional guidelines include eating less fat and getting more nutrients from the food you eat rather than from supplements.

Getting regular doctor check-ups may be the best way to prevent colorectal cancer. Early detection of any abnormal cells allows for prompt treatment and makes curing colorectal cancer more likely. Experts in the medical profession have created screening guidel¡­¡­