Colorectal Cancer Screening

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), in the U.S., colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and the fourth leading cause in women. Regular screenings can prevent colorectal cancer by detecting precancerous polyps, which can be removed before they have the chance to turn into cancer. Talk with your doctor about when you should begin routine screenings and how often you should be screened thereafter. 

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• Colorectal Cancer Alliance – According to its website, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance is the leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to improving screening and survival rates for colorectal cancer. 
  
• National Cancer Institute (NCI) – The NCI website is filled with information on prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer, as well as the latest advances in research.
• American Cancer Society (ACS) - Along with offering an overview of colorectal cancer, the American Cancer Society website includes a list of support resources for those with colorectal cancer and their families.
• The CDC: Colorectal (Colon) Cancer – The CDC's colorectal cancer page includes information on prevention and treatment, as well as printable resources.