Colon Cancer
An estimated 150,000 people were diagnosed with cancers of the colon or rectum in 2009, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Though the cancers will claim nearly 50,000 lives in the United States, more people are surviving their battles. Learn more about colorectal cancers with the Colon Cancer Web Guide.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat Is Colon Cancer?
The colon is part of our digestive system, and one of the last stops for food before it enters the ... read more »
Colorectal Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis
Colon and rectal cancers don’t show many signs in their early stages, which is why public ... read more »
Colon Cancer Treatment
People with colorectal cancer have a number of treatment options, including chemotherapy, radiation ... read more »
Support for Colon Cancer Patients and Survivors
Colon cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases in the United States, and there are ... read more »
Colon Cancer News and Research
Scientists are studying all aspects of colorectal cancer, and are developing ways to detect it sooner, trying to find less invasive tests, and finding new medications and treatments. This section can help you keep up to date on the latest colon cancer news and research.
Insights for Colon Cancer News and Research
- When reading your favorite news sites, keep an eye out for any links that allow you to create news alerts. These services are usually free, and send you e-mails based on certain keywords you select. They can be a good way to keep up to date on colorectal cancer or other subjects of interest.
Top Sites for Colon Cancer News and Research
For colon cancer news …
Colorectal Cancer Coalition
has a page with news summaries about different aspects of the diseases, including treatment and recovery.
ScienceDaily
has a page devoted to colon cancer news. This site rewrites information provided by the organizations that conduct the research, so the pieces may only have one point of view.
HealthScout
has a page of colon cancer news that discusses statistics and the latest research on treatment, detection and prevention. There are also videos on colon cancer from the Health Channel Network.
For colon cancer research …
PubMed Central,
a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, is a repository of biomedical and life sciences journal articles. Read articles on colorectal cancer or their abstracts. Once you’ve searched a topic, use a tab under the display options to read articles that are free to access.
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