Colon and Rectal Cancer

American Cancer Society: Learn About Colon and Rectum Cancer - The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. To learn about cancer of the colon or rectum, click on "Choose a cancer topic", scroll down, and highlight the specific cancer type.

Cancerbackup: Cancer of the Large Bowel Information Centre - Cancerbackup's mission is to give cancer patients and their families the up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer. Here you’ll find information on the diagnosis and treatment of colon or rectal cancer.

Cancer.Net: Colorectal Cancer - This is the patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions.

Colon Cancer Alliance - The Colon Cancer Alliance brings the voice of survivors to battle colorectal cancer through patient support, education, research and advocacy. Colorectal cancer information, a comprehensive glossary and patient support resources will be found here.

HealthyNJ: Colorectal Cancer - HealthyNJ is a product of the University Libraries at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Here you will find links to colon and rectal cancer information as well as links to sites in New Jersey.
Also in Spanish.

Mayo Clinic: Cancer Center, Colorectal Cancer - This site provides access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of Mayo Clinic.

MedlinePlus: Colorectal Cancer - Developed by the National Library of Medicine,
this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases, conditions, and concerns.
Also in Spanish.

MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorial: Colon Cancer OR Colon Cancer Surgery - These interactive videos are from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics, each tutorial explains the subject in easy-to-read language. You can also listen to the tutorial. Note: These tutorials require a special Flash plug-in, version 4 or above. If you do not have Flash, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start the tutorial.

National Cancer Institute: Colon and Rectal Cancer - This government site will provide you with information on treatment, clinical trials and research.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network: Colon and Rectal Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients - The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of 19 of the world's leading cancer centers, is an authoritative source of information to help patients and health professionals make informed decisions about cancer care.
Also in Spanish.

NIH Senior Health: Colorectal Cancer - This government site makes aging-related health information easily accessible. A talking function reads the text aloud and there are buttons to enlarge or enhance the text.

NOAH: Colon, Rectal and Anal Cancer - The information found at NOAH, New York Access to Health, is maintained by librarians and health professionals who find, select, and organize full-text consumer health information that is current, relevant, accurate and unbiased.

OncoLink: Colorectal Cancer - OncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge. Find out about risk and prevention, screening, and treatment options at this site.

Women’s Cancer Network: Colorectal Cancer Information - The mission of the Women's Cancer Network is to keep women informed and to enable them to be their own health advocates. Here you can find information about colorectal cancer, its prevention, detection, and treatment.

January 2008