Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Resources
The following cancer information resources should be used for informational and educational purposes only. All specific medical questions about your health needs should be presented to your own health care provider.
Websites
- Colon and Gastrointestinal Cancer Program of UPMC Cancer Centers
Highlights of this site include comprehensive information about colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers, as well as cancer services and resources available to patients at UPMC Cancer Centers.
- National Cancer Institute: Colon Cancer
The National Cancer Institute's Cancer.gov provides information for patients, the public and health care professionals about colon and rectal cancer treatment, screening, prevention, supportive care, genetics and clinical trials.
- MEDLINEPlus: Colorectal Cancer
Consumer health information resource provided by the National Library of Medicine. Page includes general information, links to pictures/diagrams, diagnosis, symptoms, prevention and screening for colorectal cancer.
- Cancer Research Foundation of America (CRFA)
A national, non-profit health foundation with a single mission: the prevention and early detection of cancer through scientific research and education.
- Colon Cancer Alliance
Organization of colon and rectal cancer survivors, caregivers, people with a genetic predisposition to the disease and other individuals touched by colorectal cancer.
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Patient information under "Anal Cancer" provides important information from this professional society, representing more than 1,000 board-certified colon and rectal surgeons.
Online publications
Support groups
- ACOR.org
Offers public online information and support mailing lists providing a unique group of empowering communities to more than 37,000 patients, caregivers or anyone looking for answers about cancer and related disorders.
- Colorectal Cancer Alliance
The Connections Program of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance online Buddy Support Program.
- Kids Konnected
Provides friendship, education, understanding and support to children who have a parent with cancer.
Further information
- UPMC Cancer Centers Patient/Family Education Center
Provides informational materials to patients with cancer and their families, friends and caregivers. The Center has an extensive library of up-to-date cancer-related information that can be used to supplement information provided by your health care team.
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