Colon Cancer Foundation

Can antibiotics increase the risk of colorectal cancer?

It’s estimated that 152,810 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed this year.

Adults with cystic fibrosis actually have a 5 to 10 times higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to adults without CF.

Your breath has a lot to say about your health, including colorectal cancer risk.

A new strategy to increase screening compliance

On a national level, Kentucky is known for having some of the poorest diet, which can expose one’s body to carcinogens.

In order to properly identify and treat the condition, it’s important to see a doctor and get screened if you are experiencing any symptoms.

The study seeks folks in the U.S. who have Lynch syndrome or a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, linked to colorectal, breast & ovarian cancers.

Compared with other colorectal screenings, extracting blood may be less painful, awkward or time-consuming.

This study raises questions around why many veterans aren’t receiving the preventative screenings they need.

One of the biggest obstacles to screening for people who want to get examined is the expense and wait time.

Reviewing colorectal cancer from an anthropological lens.

“Co-Ho-Ho-lon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.”

To reduce cancer disparities, the ASCENDS Project offers a one-time phone survey to folks who received care in Mississippi and Alabama.

Racial disparity has a long and profound history in the United States.

These infographics help visualize commonalities and differences among Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer.

Maintaining blood sugar levels and minimizing possible diabetic complications can have a positive impact on colorectal cancer outcomes.