Colorectal Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is cancer?
- What is colorectal cancer?
- How common is colorectal cancer?
- Has the death rate from colorectal cancer increased or decreased in the past few decades?
- What are some of the risk factors for colorectal cancer?
- If I have a polyp, does that mean I'm going to get colorectal cancer?
- Does the condition known as ulcerative colitis increase my risk of getting colorectal cancer?
- Does diet play a role in colorectal cancer?
- If a family member had colorectal cancer, what are the chances I will have the disease?
- What are possible signs of colorectal cancer?
- What are some of the tools used to detect colorectal cancer?
- Does the U.S. government have any specific recommendations about getting tested for colorectal cancer?
- If colorectal cancer is found, how do doctors describe how far the cancer has spread?
- What are the standard methods for treating colorectal cancer?
- What types of surgery are available for someone with colorectal cancer?
- Are there any treatments that follow surgery?
- What are some of the side effects of treatment for colorectal cancer?
- How do doctors determine if colorectal cancer has returned?
- Are there therapies that use a person's own immune system to fight colorectal cancer?
- What are some of the newest drugs doctors use to combat colorectal cancer?
- Are there tools that are better at finding colorectal cancer early?
- When will we know which tools are best for detecting colorectal cancer?
- Are there any drugs available that can help prevent colorectal cancer?
- Are there genes that put me at greater risk of getting colorectal cancer?
- Are there other options for someone with colorectal cancer?
- Who can provide emotional support for someone dealing with colorectal cancer?
