Colon and Rectal Cancer

Definition of colon cancer: Cancer that forms in the tissues of the colon (the longest part of the large intestine). Most colon cancers are adenocarcinomas (cancers that begin in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids).

Definition of rectal cancer: Cancer that forms in the tissues of the rectum (the last several inches of the large intestine closest to the anus).

Estimated new cases and deaths from colon and rectal cancer in the United States in 2009:

Treatment
Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy

Colon Cancer Treatment
[patient] [health professional]

Clinical Trials to Treat Colon Cancer

Rectal Cancer Treatment
[patient] [health professional]

Clinical Trials to Treat Rectal Cancer

Bevacizumab Combined With Oxaliplatin

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Prevention, Genetics, Causes
Information related to prevention, genetics, and risk factors

Colorectal Cancer Prevention
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Genetics of Colorectal Cancer
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Clinical Trials to Prevent Colon Cancer

Clinical Trials to Prevent Rectal Cancer

Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle

Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment Tool

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Screening and Testing
Information about methods of cancer detection including new imaging technologies, tumor markers, and biopsy procedures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
[patient] [health professional]

Colorectal Cancer Screening Fact Sheet

Clinical Trials to Screen for Colon Cancer

Clinical Trials to Screen for Rectal Cancer

Virtual and Standard Colonoscopy Both Accurate

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Clinical Trials
Information and current news about clinical trials and trial-related data

Clinical Trials for Colon Cancer

Clinical Trials for Rectal Cancer

Colon and Rectal Cancer Trial Results

How to Find a Cancer Treatment Trial

Cancer Literature
Resources available from the PubMed database

Cancer Topic Searches: Gastrointestinal Cancers

Cancer Topic Searches: Cancer Genetics

Cancer Literature in PubMed

Research and Related Information
Includes NCI-supported research, funding opportunities, and special reports

NCI Funded Research Portfolio

Gastrointestinal (GI) SPOREs

Colorectal Cancer - NCI Office of Women's Health

Colorectal Cancer Progress Review Group Report

Colorectal Cancer: Six Years of Research Progress

Statistics
Information related to cancer incidence, mortality, and survival

Cancer Stat Fact Sheet: Cancer of the Colon and Rectum

Snapshot of Colorectal Cancer

Finding Cancer Statistics

Understanding Cancer Statistics