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Medical Dictionary

National Cancer Institute - Dictionary of Cancer Terms
National Cancer Institute - Dictionary of Cancer Terms (Spanish)

Basic Information

American Cancer Society - Overview: Colon and Rectum Cancer
American Cancer Society - Detailed Guide: Colon and Rectum Cancer
National Cancer Institute - Cancer of the Colon and Rectum (Spanish)
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion - Learn About Colorectal Cancer (Easy to Read)

Causes

American Cancer Society - Can Colorectal Cancer Be Prevented?
American Cancer Society - What Are the Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer?
American Cancer Society - What Are the Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer? (Spanish)

Diagnosis

American Cancer Society - How is Colorectal Cancer Diagnosed?
American Cancer Society - How is Colorectal Cancer Staged?
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - What Women Need To Know About Colon Cancer Screening

Treatment

American Cancer Society - Types of Treatment
American Cancer Society - Guide to Cancer Drugs
Colorectal Cancer Coalition - Managing Side Effects
American Cancer Society - Infections in People With Cancer

 

Rehabilitation/Recovery

American Cancer Society - Nutrition for the Person with Cancer
American Cancer Society - Nutrition for Cancer Survivors
American Cancer Society - Colon and Rectum Cancer: What Happens After Treatment
American Cancer Society - Coping with Physical & Emotional Changes

Clinical Trials

URMC Health Research
National Cancer Institute's PDQ® Cancer Clinical Trials Registry - Search for Clinical Trials

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