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Colon Cancer
- Cancer.gov:
Colon and Rectal Cancer
- The home page connection to a wealth of information
from the National Cancer Institute.
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- Colonoscopy
- A fact sheet by the National Digestive Diseases Information
Clearinghouse about a colon cancer screening test.
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- Facts
about Colon Cancer
- A short overview of important information from the American
Gastroenterology Society.
- Lower
GI Series
- A fact sheet by the National Digestive Diseases Information
Clearinghouse about a colon cancer screening test.
- Virtual
Colonoscopy
- A fact sheet by the National Digestive Diseases Information
Clearinghouse about a colon cancer screening test.
- What
are the Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer?
- Researchers have identified several risk factors that
increase a person's chance of developing colorectal cancer.
From the American Cancer Society.
- What
Happens After Treatment?
- During and after treatment for colorectal cancer, a
person may be able to speed up recovery and improve quality
of life by taking an active role. Helpful advice from
the American Cancer Society.
- What
I Need to Know About Colon Polyps?
- An easy to read fact sheet by the National Digestive
Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Local Resources
American Cancer Society - Region VIII - Glen Allen Office
http://www.cancer.org/asp/search/mla/mla_global.asp?sort=name
Type in your zip code for the location of the nearest
office.
ACS provides cancer education and services.
VCU Massey Cancer Center
http://www.vcu.edu/mc/welcome/massey_welcome.htm
A National Cancer Institute-designated center in Richmond,
Va. The "Patient Information"section has a link
to the Linen-Powell Research Library.
Can't find what you need? Try this site:
- MedlinePlus
Health Topic: Colorectal Cancer - English or Espanol
- An expansive list of reviewed topical Web sites from
the National Library of Medicine that include interactive
health tutorials, medical dictionaries, low-literacy
resources, news and directories.
Last updated 8/25/06
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