Colon Cancer Resources and Links

Colon cancer resources and links can help you learn more about colon cancer and which treatments might be best for you.

Resources for Those Dealing with Colon Cancer

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/genetics/colorectal/HealthProfessional – This government website helps those suffering from or worried about hereditary colon cancers.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene∂=hnpcc – Basic colon cancer information is available from the National Institutes of Health.

http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3134&q=436320 – Finding out more about colorectal cancer begins here, though the target audience is hereditary cancer patients and their families.

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/LynchSyndrome/ – Those with Lynch Syndrome can learn more from the Centers for Disease Control site.

http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=lynchsyndrome - Another government site devoted to educating patients about Lynch Syndrome.

http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/tp/hnpcctp.htm – For patients and health professionals, the AHRQ website discusses the latest research on colon cancer.

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00675636 - At the Clinical Trials website, patients and doctors can learn about new and ongoing trials on colon cancer.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lynch-syndrome/DS00669 – The Mayo Clinic website offers a well-rounded fact sheet on colon cancer.

http://www1.cms.hhs.gov/ColorectalCancerScreening/ – Learning more about colon cancer screening can help to prevent colon cancer.

http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/8624.cfm – This Sloan Kettering website allows patients to see what treatments are readily available for colon cancer at all stages.