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| Web Pages |
| Generations: Colorectal Cancer Registry in Hong Kong |
| Explains what this Asian-based entity does, and provides access to a support group and a newsletter. |
| Cancerlinks.org: Colon Cancer |
| Extensive listing of web sites. |
| CEA-Scan |
| General information on colorectal cancer with emphasis on a monoclonal antibody diagnostic test. |
| Understanding Cancer of the Large Bowel |
| Online booklet from the UK organization CancerBACUP addressing causes and treatments of this disease. |
| Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Registry |
| Johns Hopkins University resource including information about research and the genetic basis of the condition. |
| OnTumor.com: Colorectal Cancer |
| General summary includes risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. |
| Colorectal Cancer Week |
| News and information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Small subscription charge. |
| ISOPAH Clinics Australia |
| Encourages the prevention, screening and early diagnosis of colorectal cancer. |
| Berkshire Surgical Information |
| Provides instruction for colonoscopy preparation and practical information for colon cancer surgery. |
| Oncologychannel: Colon Cancer |
| Outline view of this condition. |
| An Overview of Colonoscopy |
| Discussion about this procedure. |
| University of Chicago: Section of Gastroenterology |
| Overview of colorectal cancer aimed at both the lay and professional level. |
| ASCRS: Colorectal Cancer |
| Brief fact sheet from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. |
| Colon Polyps and Colon Cancer |
| Thorough discussion of polyps and tumors in lay terms. |
| ALtruis Biomedical Network: Colon Cancer |
| Addresses risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. |
| BUPA: Bowel Cancer |
| Fact sheet from this UK entity includes causes, symptoms and treatment. |
| The Colon Cancer Project |
| Conventional, experimental and alternative therapies. |
| MCW Colorectal Cancer: Risk Factors and Screening |
| Discussion from the Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians and Clinics. |
| MCW Colorectal Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment |
| Summary view from the Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians and Clinics. |
| NYU: Virtual Colonoscopy |
| Use of an imaging technique for screening at the New York University School of Medicine. |
| What You Need to Know about Cancer of the Colon and Rectum |
| Online brochure for patients and their caregivers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute. |
| Imperial Cancer Research Fund |
| UK charity offers information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer. Also gives details on fundraising. |
| Colon Cancer Screening |
| Article on symptoms, prevention and common terms. |
| General Practice Notebook: Colorectal Cancer |
| Clinically-oriented information. |
| MEDLINEplus: Colorectal Cancer |
| U.S. National Library of Medicine compilation which provides links to select related subjects. |
| Cancer.gov: Colon and Rectal Cancer |
| Resource of the U.S. National Cancer Institute addresses screening, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials. |
| Medicare.gov: Colorectal Cancer |
| Gives general information about the condition including links to institutional sources. Also links to related Spanish language publications. |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Colorectal Screening |
| The Screen for Life campaign promotes regular procedures for those 50 years and older. |
| CancerNews.com: Laparoscopic Surgery for Colon Cancer |
| Presents a discussion of the procedure. |
| El Salvador Atlas of Gastrointestinal Video Endoscopy |
| Case reports of colon cancer with associated visual clips of the pathology. |
| Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Colorectal |
| Gives information on research, risk factors, detection, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. |
| Mayo Clinic: Colorectal Cancer |
| Gives information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and coping strategies. |
| Rhode Island Cancer Council: Colorectal Cancer |
| Fact sheet presentation on many aspects of the disease including surgery and other treatment options. |
| eMedicine Health: Colon Cancer |
| Consumer health resource center providing an overview of the condition and its causes, symptoms and treatment. |
| RadiologyInfo: Colorectal Cancer |
| Guide to radiation therapy including treatment options, procedure description, side-effects and follow-up protocol. |
| Lynn's Bowel Cancer Campaign |
| Information and support including symptoms, diagnosis and practice guidelines by this UK initiative headed by Lynn Faulds Wood, a TV consumer advocate. |
| NEJM: Colorectal Cancer |
| Article selections from the New England Journal of Medicine in related areas. |
| Testimony on Medicare Colon Cancer Prevention Efforts |
| Presentation to the Senate Special Committee on Aging discussing Medicare's efforts to increase awareness and screening for colon cancer. |
| Medicine Online: Colon Cancer Information Library |
| Collection of articles and information about this form of cancer. |
| Jackson Gastroenterology: Colon Polyps and Cancer |
| Patient information about this cancer and its prevention. |