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Colorectal Cancer Resources

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Part of the College's mission is to educate the public and physicians about the remarkable effectiveness and safety of colonoscopy in the hands of trained and skilled endoscopists. A Resource Kit is offered as a resource for ACG members, primary care physicians and patients to help address many of the scientific issues surrounding colorectal cancer screening. Powerpoint slides for physicians, patient education materials, and the ACG CRC Screening Guideline are among the resources for physicians.

Patient ResourcesEmpower yourself in the fight against colorectal cancer with the latest facts about the number 2 cancer killer in the United States. Assess your risks. Know the symptoms and your screening options. Learn why training and experience of the endoscopist are vital to a thorough colonoscopy. Watch a video. Listen to a Podcast. Get the answers to your most pressing colonoscopy questions.

  
What You Should Know Latest News

Colorectal cancer is the number 2 cancer killer in the United States, yet it is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Colorectal cancer is often curable when detected early.

Risks

Symptoms

Screening

Info for African Americans

Scientists Say FDA Ignored Radiation Warnings
New York Times

Had Your Colonoscopy Yet?
Star-Telegram

Short-Term Drug Combo May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
Medical News Today

'Virtual' Colonoscopy Catches Cancers Outside the Colon
BusinessWeek

A Blood Test for Colon Cancer Sounds Great–But It’s Short on Proof
US News & World Report

Don’t Wait–Colonoscopy May Save Your Life
Jackson Sun

Colorectal Cancer Educational Tools

ACG Colon Cancer Resource Kit for Physicians and Patients
New educational materials to educate the public and physicians about the remarkable effectiveness and safety of colonoscopy in the hands of trained and skilled endoscopists. The essential call-to-action: colorectal cancer screening could save your life — or the life of someone you love.

New Video: Colonoscopy: What to Expect

Colon Cancer You Can Prevent It – Consumer Guide

ACG Colon Cancer Fact Sheet | pdf

Colonoscopy FAQ | pdf

Colon Cancer Screening by Douglas K. Rex, M.D., FACG & Suthat Liangpunsakul, M.D. | pdf

Screening is Key to Preventing Colon Cancer - ACG Matte Release (pdf)

2009 ACG Colorectal Cancer Screening Guideline
American Journal of Gastroenterology

Your Doctor Has Ordered a Colonoscopy. What Questions Should You Ask? (pdf)

Virtual Colonoscopy. Frequently Asked Questions about CT Colonography

Questions and Answers about Quality in Colonoscopy What is a Gastroenterologist?

Colonoscopy

American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/

Colon Cancer Alliance
http://www.ccalliance.org/

National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance
http://www.eifoundation.org/programs/eifs-national-colorectal-cancer-research-alliance

MedlinePlus – National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
/colorectalcancer.html

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy FAQ | pdf

March Colon Cancer
Awareness
Feature Story
ACG Members Generate Major Buzz for Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Learn More
New CRC Podcasts
Colorectal Cancer Resource Kit
ACG 2009 Screening Guideline
Colonoscopy FAQ
Tool Kit for Community Education
ACG Members Join the Conversation on “GI Circle”
New Colonoscopy Video
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