Recommended Web Sites

American Cancer Society: Learn About Cancer - This detailed information on colon and rectum cancer comes from the American Cancer Society. Simply click on "Choose a cancer type" under the Patients, Family, & Friends section of this web site, scroll down, and highlight the specific cancer type.

Colon Cancer - The Journal of the American Medical Association offers this information.

Colon Cancer Alliance - This organization, also known as the "voice of survivors", relies on voluntary support and is governed largely by cancer survivors. Founded in 1998, the mission of CCA is to offer support, education, research and advocacy to colorectal cancer patients and their families. The website offers basic fact sheets, news about clinical trials and treatment, and an array of social, financial and legal services available to patients. CCA offers an informative starting point and provides links to other practical service-centered cancer agencies.

Colorectal Cancer from NOAH - The librarians at the NY Public Library and NY Academy of Medicine have created this site.

MEDLINEplus - Colorectal Cancer - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

National Cancer Institute - The National Cancer Institute is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. This site includes comprehensive information about the disease including diagnosis, treatment options, clinical trials, and emotional issues. CancerNet, a bibliographic database, provides summaries on cancer treatments, screening, prevention, and supportive care. Much of this site can be viewed in either English or Spanish.

National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance - This site provides information about colorectal cancer, clinical trials, and also gives a list of external links.

NIH Senior Health: Colorectal Cancer - This website for older adults was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine. This is a talking website. Click the "Turn Speech On" button at the top of the page to hear the text read aloud.

OncoLink: University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center - Founded in 1994 by the University of Pennsylvania's cancer specialists, OncoLink's mission is to provide access to accurate cancer-related information. Comprehensive information on the disease, support groups, clinical trials, and frequently asked questions can all be obtained from this web site.

Preventing Colon Cancer: Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives - The Food and Drug Administration has published this information.

Preventing Colorectal Cancer - This site concentrates on familial (inherited) colon and rectal cancer.

Understanding Colonoscopy - Learn more about this procedure from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

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