Where to Find More Information
About Colorectal Cancer
National Resources
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/
1-800-ACS-2345
This website provides a large amount of information. Some topics include information for people with cancer, survivors of cancer, current research, prevention techniques, and alternative therapies. Information is also available in Spanish.
The American Gastroenterological Association
http://www.gastro.org/
The AGA provides information about a variety of digestive health concerns. Includes a Digestive Health Resource Center with information on colorectal cancer.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an agency of the federal government's Department of Health and Human Services. CDC is responsible for disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/screenforlife/
Contains general information about colorectal cancer, a glossary of terms related to colorectal cancer, fact sheets detailing different types of screenings available, and information about the Screen for Life Campaign.
Colorectal Cancer: The Importance of Prevention and Early Detection
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorctl/colorect.htm
Provides information about risk factors, prevention, screening, and programs regarding colorectal cancer run by the CDC.
Medicare Health Information
http://www.medicare.gov/Health/ColonCancer.asp
Provides health information in English and Spanish and links to other helpful websites with information about colorectal cancer.
National Cancer Institute
http://www.nci.nih.gov/
Provides information about types of cancer, treatment and screening options, clinical trials, risk factors, statistics, and health disparities.
CancerNet
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/
Provides information about types of cancer, risk factors, testing and treatment options, clinical trials, supportive resources, and cancer related literature. Links to other cancer related websites are also included.
Cancer Information Service (CIS)
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/
1-800-4-CANCER
Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
The Cancer Information Service provides information about research in a manner that is understandable to the public. Personalized responses to specific questions can be directed to the CIS. U.S. residents can call the CIS at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hearing impaired callers with TTY equipment may call 1-800-332-8615.
The Cancer Research Foundation of America
http://www.preventcancer.org/
1600 Duke St., Suite 110
Alexandria, VA 22314
1-800-227-CRFA
703-836-4412
Fax: 703-836-4413
The goal of the Cancer Research Foundation of America is to prevent cancer through research and education. The organization provides information about programs, advocacy opportunities, prevention strategies, and educational materials.
Colon Cancer Alliance
1-877-422-2030
The Colon Cancer Alliance is an organization of colorectal cancer survivors, caregivers, people with a genetic predisposition to the disease, and others who are affected by colorectal cancer. The organization provides patient support, education, research and advocacy.
National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA)
http://www.nccra.org/
1-800-872-3000
The National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance is dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer through education, fundraising, and research. The organization, co-founded by NBC TODAY show co-anchor Katie Couric, aims to increase the number of people who receive preventive testing for colorectal cancer.
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