-
-
Colorectal cancer includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. This form of cancer is diagnosed primarily through colonoscopy. Colorectal cancer can usually be cured, if it is detected early.MSKCC: Colorectal Cancer
Risk Factors
- Polyps
- Previous family history
- A high fat diet
- Have ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
United States Statistics
- 4th most common cancerMedlinePlus: Colorectal Cancer
- 2nd leading cause of cancer-related deathACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Colorectal Cancer?
- New colon cases: Estimated 108,070 in 2008ACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Colorectal Cancer?
- New rectal cases: 40,740 in 2008ACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Colorectal Cancer?
- Deaths: Estimated 49,960 in 2008ACS: What Are the Key Statistics for Colorectal Cancer?
Categories
-
-
-
-
-
-
Colorectal Cancer on Amazon
-
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Ribbon Mouse Pad - $14.99
The Colorectal Cancer Ribbon proudly displayed on a mouse pad. There is no better way to achieve awareness for the meaning of the Colorectal Cancer Ribbon than to display it on your mouse pad for everyone to see. The mouse pad measures at 9...
-
-
New Tests, Treatments: Better Outcome for Colorectal Cancer - $29.95
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer mortality in the U.S. Advances in imaging, genetics, molecular diagnostics, surgical techniques and chemotherapy are now making significant gains in ou...
-
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Colorectal Cancer: New Tests, New Treatments, New Hope - $9.99
The latest edition in the bestselling What Your Doctor May Not Tell You series explodes the myths and misconceptions about the third most common-and second most deadly-form of cancer in the United States. Over 50,000 men and women die from ...
-
American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Colorectal Caner - $19.95
Don't die of embarrassment--get informed about colorectal cancer Although colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women, you may be unaware of your risk and don't know what you can do to prevent t...
-
