Understanding Colorectal Cancer
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By better understanding colorectal cancer, you may feel better able to consider
the different options available to you, during and after treatment. CancerInformation.com
offers in-depth information on colorectal cancer - from detection methods to risk
factors to the various stages of the disease.
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Detection and Testing
Diagnosing Colorectal Cancer
If you or a loved one start experiencing the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer,
your physician will conduct tests to confirm or rule out the possibility of colorectal
cancer. Find out what to expect during this testing, including such things as the
difference between a sigmoidoscopy and a colonoscopy, and the role the tests play
in diagnosing colorectal cancer.
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Colorectal Cancer in Focus
When you’re dealing with a diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer, you’ll get up-to-date
answers here. You’ll also be able to watch video portraits of people who have successfully
coped with their diagnosis.
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Symptoms and Screening
Learn about the various signs and symptoms to look for when dealing with colorectal
cancer, and how healthcare professionals diagnose colorectal cancer.
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Stages of Colorectal Cancer
Stages and the Outlook for Recovery
What is the TNM system? What do the numbers within a tumor stage mean? In this detailed
guide, learn about how the various stages can be labeled by numbers or letters,
helping to determine the level of the cancer.
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An In-Depth Look at Staging
The National Cancer Institute provides a useful, visual breakdown of the various
stages of colorectal cancer.
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Risk Factors and Prevention
Know Your Colorectal Cancer Risks
Heredity, lifestyle, and environmental factors may contribute to the development
of colorectal cancer. Learn more about the known and probable risks factors associated
with colorectal cancer.
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Prevention
Many types of colorectal cancer are preventable. Understand the various ways to
help protect yourself from colorectal cancer, including the importance of regular
screening, diet and exercise, and other lifestyle factors.
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Statistics for Colorectal Cancer
A Look at the Numbers
Review important numbers for colorectal cancer prevalence, survival, and how the
trends have evolved over time.
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