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All Medicare recipients are eligible for a screening colonoscopy. Learn about risk factors, how often screening is covered, and the portion of Medicare-approved costs you will be required to pay.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Relatives of people who have had colorectal cancer are more likely to develop the disease themselves. Learn about the importance of genetic testing and counseling. ... Details >

Prevent Cancer Foundation  

Also available in: Spanish 

Learn about colorectal cancer, its symptoms, risks and screening tests that are highly effective in detecting the disease early. If you are 50 or older, you should start getting regular tests for colo... Details >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Make an informed decision about your cancer treatment. Use this tool for a detailed analysis of your specific condition, statistical breakdown of treatment types, and pinpoint the exact topics you sho... Details >

American Cancer Society  

This CDC report points out why more people need to get tested for colorectal cancer and what can be done to increase screening. All people aged 50 to 75 years should get tested.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Chinese-Traditional   

Cancer of the large intestine (colon cancer) is a common cancer in people over age 50, affecting about 1 in 20 people in North America. Early detection is important since early treatment improves the ... Details >

FCMS International Office