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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

Also available in: Spanish 

Find a list of medical terms commonly used in discussing colorectal cancer and their definitions.... Details >

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

Along with regular screening, healthy lifestyle choices are the best current preventive measures against colorectal cancer. Learn how you can help reduce your risk. ... Details >

American Gastroenterological Association  

This tool can estimate the risk of colorectal cancer for men and women who are between the ages of 50 and 85. ... Details >

National Cancer Institute

Also available in: Spanish 

Talk to your health care providers about when to begin screening for colorectal cancer, what tests to have, the benefits and risks of each test, and how often to schedule appointments.... Details >

National Cancer Institute

Search by state or country to locate a colorectal surgeon in your area who is an expert in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of colon and rectal problems. ... Details >

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons  

Also available in: Spanish 

The Screen for Life campaign informs men and women aged 50 years or older about the importance of having regular colorectal cancer screening tests. Find educational materials in English and Spanish fo... Details >

Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Prevent Cancer Foundation answers the 20 most frequently asked questions about colorectal cancer. Learn about pre-cancerous polyps, symptoms, screening, and prevention of colon cancer.... Details >

Prevent Cancer Foundation