Colorectal Cancer Overview

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 overview guide can help you find the answers you need. Click on the topics below to get started.

What Is Colon/Rectum Cancer?

• What is cancer?
• What is colorectal cancer?
• How many people get colorectal cancer?

Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention

• What are the risk factors for colorectal cancer?
• Can colorectal cancer be prevented?

Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging

• How is colorectal cancer found?
• How is colorectal cancer diagnosed?
• Staging of colorectal cancer
• Survival rates for colorectal cancer

Treating Colon/Rectum Cancer

• How is colorectal cancer treated?
• Surgery for colorectal cancer
• Radiation treatment for colorectal cancer
• Chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
• Targeted therapies for colorectal cancer
• Clinical trials for colorectal cancer
• Complementary and alternative therapies for colorectal cancer

Talking With Your Doctor

• What are some questions I can ask my doctor about colorectal cancer?

After Treatment

• Moving on after treatment for colorectal cancer
• Lifestyle changes after treatment of colorectal cancer
• Can you reduce your risk for colorectal cancer recurrence?
• How does having colorectal cancer affect your emotional health?
• If treatment for colorectal cancer stops working

What`s New in Colon/Rectum Cancer Research?

• What`s new in colorectal cancer research?

Other Resources and References

• To learn more about colorectal cancer