Of cancers affecting both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) is the second leading cancer killer in the United States. In the United States in 2008,* 142,950 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and 52,857 people died from it.† CDC helps prevent colorectal cancer by building partnerships, encouraging screening, supporting education and training, and conducting surveillance and research.
*Latest year for which statistics are available. †Source: USCS.
Features
Colorectal Cancer Control Program
The program supports population-based screening efforts and provides colorectal cancer screening to low-income adults.
Personal Screening Stories
Four real patients tell what it was like for them to be screened for colorectal cancer.
Screen for Life Campaign
In new public service announcements, diverse men and women voice misconceptions about who should be screened, and an expert explains the facts.
Screening Saves Lives
Screening finds precancerous polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer.
CDC's Colorectal Cancer Research
Send a Health-e-Card!
Remind someone you care about to get screened for colorectal cancer with CDC's This Is Personal electronic greeting card featuring Terrence Howard.
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