Colorectal Cancer
Whether you (or a loved one) are worried about developing colorectal cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed guide can help you find the answers you need. Click on the topics below to get started.
What Is Colon/Rectum Cancer?
Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
- What are the risk factors for colorectal cancer?
- Do we know what causes colorectal cancer?
- Can colorectal cancer be prevented?
Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging
- Can colorectal polyps and cancer be found early?
- American Cancer Society recommendations for colorectal cancer early detection
- How is colorectal cancer diagnosed?
- How is colorectal cancer staged?
- What are the survival rates for colorectal cancer by stage?
Treating Colon/Rectum Cancer
- How is colorectal cancer treated?
- Surgery for colorectal cancer
- Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
- Chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
- Targeted therapies for colorectal cancer
- Clinical trials for colorectal cancer
- Complementary and alternative therapies for colorectal cancer
- Treatment by stage of colon cancer
- Treatment by stage of rectal cancer
- More treatment information about colorectal cancer
Talking With Your Doctor
After Treatment
- What happens after treatment for colorectal cancer?
- Lifestyle changes after treatment of colorectal cancer
- How does having colorectal cancer affect your emotional health?
- If treatment for colorectal cancer stops working