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Colorectal Cancer Topic

Is this topic for you? This topic provides information about the initial testing, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer.

CommonArticle Stages of colorectal cancer
The type of treatment you will receive for your colorectal cancer depends on what stage it is in. Staging is a process doctors use to describe how far the cancer has spread.
CommonArticle Who is affected by colorectal cancer
Cancer of the colon and rectum is the third most common cancer in men and women in the United States and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths. More than 90% of colorectal cancer cases occur in people who are older than 50.
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Screening - Summary of Evidence
Separate PDQ summaries on Prevention of Colorectal Cancer; Colon Cancer Treatment; and Rectal Cancer Treatment are also available.
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Screening - Significance
Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignant neoplasm worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. It is estimated that there will be 148,610 new cases diagnosed in the United States in 2006 and 55,170 deaths due to thi
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Screening - Evidence of Benefit
Fecal Occult Blood Test There are 5 controlled clinical trials that have been completed or that are in progress to evaluate the efficacy of screening utilizing the fecal occult blood test (FOBT).
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Screening - Changes to This Summary
A list of changes made to this topic. The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this summary as of the date above.
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Screening - Questions or Comments About This Summary
If you have questions or comments about this summary, please send them to Cancer.gov through the Web sites Contact Form. We can respond only to email messages written in English.
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Screening - More Information
ABOUT PDQ PDQ? - NCIs Comprehensive Cancer Database. Full description of the NCI PDQ database. ADDITIONAL PDQ SUMMARIES PDQ? Cancer Information Summaries: Adult Treatment Treatment options for adult cancers.
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Prevention- Summary of Evidence
Separate PDQ summaries on Screening for Colorectal Cancer; Colon Cancer Treatment; and Rectal Cancer Treatment are also available.
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Prevention - Significance
Incidence and Mortality Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignant neoplasm worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer deaths (irrespective of gender) in the United States.
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Prevention - Evidence of Benefit
Chemoprevention Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs The clinical utility of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) results from their ability to inhibit the activity of cyclooxygenase (COX).
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Prevention - Changes to This Summary
Recent changes to information on colorectal cancer prevention
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Prevention- Questions or Comments About This Summary
If you have questions or comments about this summary,please send them to Cancer.gov through the Web site¡¯s Contact Form. We can respond only to email messages written in English. ...
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer - More Information
ABOUT PDQ PDQ? - NCIs Comprehensive Cancer Database. Full description of the NCI PDQ database. ADDITIONAL PDQ SUMMARIES PDQ? Cancer Information Summaries: Adult Treatment Treatment options for adult cancers.
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Screening - What is screening?
Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early,it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear,cancer may have begun to spread.
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Screening - General Information About Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon or the rectum. The colon and rectum are parts of the bodys digestive system.
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Screening- Colorectal Cancer Screening
Tests are used to screen for different types of cancer. Some screening tests are used because they have been shown to be helpful both in finding cancers early and decreasing the chance of dying from these cancers.
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Screening - Risks of Colorectal Cancer Screening
Screening tests have risks. Decisions about screening tests can be difficult. Not all screening tests are helpful and most have risks. Before having any screening test,you may want to discuss the test with your doctor.
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Screening- Changes to This Summary
Recent changes to the information on colorectal cancer
CommonArticle Colorectal Cancer Screening - Questions or Comments About This Summary
If you have questions or comments about this summary,please send them to Cancer.gov through the Web site¡¯s Contact Form. We can respond only to email messages written in English. ...
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