- 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
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Additional resources
References: Colorectal cancer early detection
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American Cancer Society. Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures 2011-2013. Atlanta, Ga: American Cancer Society; 2011.
American Cancer Society. Detailed Guide: Colon and Rectum Cancer. 2012. Accessed at http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ColonandRectumCancer/DetailedGuide/index.
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Frazier AL, Colditz GA, Fuchs CS, and Kuntz KM. Cost-effectiveness of screening for colorectal cancer in the general population. JAMA. 2000;284:1954–1961.
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Levin B, Lieberman DA, McFarland, et al. Screening and surveillance for the early detection of colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps, 2008: a joint guideline from the American Cancer Society, the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, and the American College of Radiology. CA Cancer J Clin. 2008;58:130–160.
Medicare.gov. Colon Cancer Screening (Colorectal). Accessed at http://www.medicare.gov/(X(1)S(3cljdd55q5q1unakbasrqc45))/navigation/manage-your-health/preventive-services/colon-cancer-screening.aspx on January 26, 2012.
Rex DK, Kaho CJ, Levin B, et al. Guidelines for colonoscopy surveillance after cancer resection: a consensus update by the American Cancer Society and US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer. CA Cancer J Clin. 2006;56:160–167.
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Last Medical Review: 06/05/2012
Last Revised: 01/24/2013
