A diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming, but there are a multitude of resources available. If you or a loved one have just been diagnosed with colon cancer or want to learn more about it, there are many online resources available, and many hospitals or cancer centers have brochures they can give to you if you prefer information in person. Many websites have links to further resources and other information, as well as forums where individuals can interact with others dealing with colon cancer.
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, has pages on a variety of cancers, including colon cancer. The colon cancer home page defines colon cancer and gives statistics and links to a treatment page geared to patients. This link leads to information about stages of colon cancer, general treatment options, treatment options by stage and also has links to learn more about colon cancer and request more information. The NCI home page also has information about clinical trials, cancer statistics, research and cancer news.
National Cancer Institute: Colon and Rectal Cancer Home Page
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal
Colon Cancer Alliance
The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) is a patient advocacy organization that provides education, advocacy and support. There are local chapters of CCA all over North America, and the main web page provides information about colorectal cancer and its prevention. There is also news about various programs and events hosted by the CCA or related organizations.
Colon Cancer Alliance
ccalliance.org/index.html
C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition
C3 is a nonprofit patient advocacy organization that emphasizes research, empowerment and access to fight colorectal cancer. Though the C3 headquarters are located in Washington, D.C., C3 supports other grassroots organizations and research all across the United States. The website provides information about colorectal cancer, research and treatment news, information about policies and legislation on funding for cancer research, awareness materials you can order and information about clinical trials. There is also a toll-free phone number patients or their loved ones can call for more information about colorectal cancer.
C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition
fightcolorectalcancer.org
Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic has medical information available online, and its colon cancer information page gives an easy-to-understand, thorough explanation of colon cancer, as well as provides links to information about symptoms, causes, risk factors, how it is diagnosed, treatments and coping and prevention. After you are on the colon cancer page, you can choose from more in-depth information, multimedia presentations, expert answers provided by physicians and more resources on the topic.
Mayo Clinic: Colon Cancer
www.mayoclinic.com/health/colon-cancer/DS00035
