- What is colorectal cancer?
- Importance of colorectal cancer screening
- Risk factors for colorectal cancer
- Finding colorectal cancer early
- Signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer
- Colorectal cancer screening tests
- American Cancer Society recommendations for colorectal cancer early detection
- Colorectal cancer screening state and federal coverage laws
- Additional resources
- References: Colorectal cancer early detection
Additional resources
More information from your American Cancer Society
The following related information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be viewed on our Web site or ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.
Colorectal Cancer Overview (also available in Spanish)
Colorectal Cancer (also available in Spanish)
Your American Cancer Society also has books that you might find helpful. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit our bookstore online at cancer.org/bookstore to find out about costs or to place an order
National organizations and Web sites*
In addition to the American Cancer Society, other sources of patient information and support include:
American College of Gastroenterology
Web site: www.acg.gi.org
American Gastroenterological Association
Web site: www.gastro.org
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Web site: www.fascrs.org
C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition
Toll-free number: 1-877-427-2111 (1-877-4CRC-111)
Web site: www.fightcolorectalcancer.org
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Toll-free number: 1-800-633-4227 (1-800-MEDICARE)
Web site: www.cms.hhs.gov
Colon Cancer Alliance
Toll-free number: 1-877-422-2030
Web site: www.ccalliance.org
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER); TYY: 1-800-332-8615
Web site: www.cancer.gov
National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance
Web site: www.eifoundation.org/programs/eifs-national-colorectal-cancer-research-alliance
No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Last Medical Review: 06/05/2012
Last Revised: 01/24/2013
