Understanding Colorectal Cancer
By better understanding colorectal cancer, from detection methods to risk factors
to various stages of the disease — you may feel more enabled to discuss treatment
and coping options with your physician.
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Detection and Testing
Diagnosing Colorectal Cancer
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If you or a loved one starts experiencing the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer,
your physician will conduct testing 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.
Prevention and Detection
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Learn about various screening tests that are standard precedure in testing for polyps and colorectal cancer.
Symptoms and Screening
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Learn about the various signs and symptoms to look for when dealing with colorectal
cancer and how healthcare professionals diagnose colorectal cancer.
Stages of Colorectal Cancer
Stages and the Outlook for Recovery
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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.
An In-Depth Look at Staging
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National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute provides a useful, visual breakdown of the various
stages of colorectal cancer.
Risk Factors and Prevention
Know Your Colorectal Cancer Risks
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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.
Prevention
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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.
Statistics for Colorectal Cancer
A Look at the Numbers
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American Cancer Society
Review important numbers for colorectal cancer prevalence, survival and how the
trends have evolved over time.