Prevention
- Colorectal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing of colorectal cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease. - Clinical Trials to Prevent Colon Cancer 3
Check for colon cancer prevention trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients. The list of clinical trials can be refined by location, stage of disease, drug, and other features. - Clinical Trials to Prevent Rectal Cancer 4
Check for rectal cancer prevention trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients. The list of clinical trials can be refined by location, stage of disease, drug, and other features. - Study Shows Aspirin Reduces Colorectal Cancer in Those at High Risk 5
Findings from the first large clinical trial of its kind indicate that taking high doses of aspirin daily for at least 2 years substantially reduces the risk of colorectal cancer among people at increased risk of the disease. - Celecoxib Reduces Risk of Precancerous Colorectal Polyps: Five-Year Results of APC Trial 6
The five-year results of the Adenoma Prevention with Celecoxib (APC) trial indicate that two years after daily use of celecoxib (Celebrex®) has ended, there continues to be a modest reduction in the recurrence of colorectal polyps, according to a presentation at the 2008 American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting.
Genetics
- Genetics of Colorectal Cancer (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the genetics of colorectal cancer, including information about specific genes and family cancer syndromes. The summary also contains information about screening for colorectal cancer and research aimed at prevention of this disease. Psychosocial issues associated with genetic testing and counseling of individuals who may have hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome are also discussed. - Breast and Colon Cancer Family Registries 8
Two international family registries on breast and colon cancers offer concerned individuals the opportunity to participate in research, and investigators opportunities to conduct valuable research. - Understanding Gene Testing 9
Illustrates what genes are, explains how mutations occur and are identified within genes, and discusses the benefits and limitations of gene testing for cancer and other disorders. - Cancer Genetics Services Directory 10
Directory of professionals who provide services related to cancer genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing.
Causes and Risk Factors
- Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle 11
An interactive site about cancer risk and how you can make informed decisions about lowering your risk. - Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment Tool 12
An interactive tool to help estimate a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. - Chemicals in Meat Cooked at High Temperatures and Cancer Risk 13
A fact sheet that explains how certain chemicals are formed in meat that is cooked using high-temperature methods, such as pan frying or grilling, and describes the results of research on the relationship between consumption of these chemicals and cancer risk.