ColoRectal
You get to take home colored pictures of your colon and insides. I’d share mine, but I do have some pride left - Divine Secrets of a Domestic Diva
Who should be screened for colon cancer and when remains controversial but what about which one should you get? Colonoscopy or virtual CT colonoscopy.
According to Peter Apicella, MD, chief of radiology at Salem Community Hospital in an article in MD News, "virtual CT colonoscopy involves a less intense preparation, does not require sedation, is less invasive and provides minimal disruption to a patient’s routine". Sounds great on first blush. the downside is you are being radiated and aren't we exposed to enough radiation as it is!
On the other hand, conventional colonoscopy can miss proximal colon and minute tumors, but at the same time it can also remove possible pre cancerous polyps on the same visit.
So, which one is better...it's basically up to you. Essentially the best test is the one you take!
Fight ColoRectal Cancer | Get Behind a CureFight Colorectal Cancer demands a cure for colon and rectal cancer. We educate and support patients, push for changes in policy that will increase and improve research, and empower survivors to raise their voices against the status quo.
BBC | Beating Bowel Cancera leading UK charity for bowel cancer patients, working to raise awareness of symptoms, promote early diagnosis and encourage open access to treatment choice for those affected by bowel cancer.
Bowel Cancer UK | Information, Support and Advice Bowel Cancer UK is a leading charity dedicated to raising awareness of bowel cancer, improving the quality of life of those affected by the disease, and, ultimately, reducing deaths from the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK.
C3 | Colorectal Cancer CoalitionC3 pushes for research to improve screening, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer; for policy decisions that make the most effective colon and rectal cancer prevention and treatment available to all.
CancerConsultants.com | Oncology Resource CenterUnderstanding treatment options, accessing new and innovative therapies through clinical trials, as well as understanding the role of supportive care and complementary and alternative medicine are essential.
CancerNet | The Cancer Information Network Although the cause of colorectal cancer has not yet been identified, there are a number of known risk factors that increase a person's chance of developing the disease.
CCA | Colon Cancer Alliance The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) is an organization of colon and rectal cancer survivors, their families, caregivers, people genetically predisposed to the disease and the medical community.
CCN | Colorectal Cancer NetworkSupport groups, listservs, chat rooms, matching list that connects newly diagnosed with long term survivors, an extensive library of colorectal cancer and other relevant links.
ColonSurgeryInfo.com | Know your optionsHere you will find important information about diseases of the colon and their treatment options. Just spending a little time now to learn more about treatment options can make a big difference later.
CRCAwareness.com | Colorectal Cancer Even as the second leading cause of cancer in the United States for men and women combined, colorectal cancer is one of the most curable cancers, when detected at an early stage.
Hereditary Colon Cancer Association | Prevention WebvocateHCCA's mission is to promote awareness, education and prevention of hereditary colon cancer and raise awareness for the need for more research to find better treatments for those who are at risk and currently have a hereditary colon cancer.
Mayo Clinic | Colon CancerAbout 112,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer annually, and about 41,000 new cases of rectal cancer are diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society.
NCI | National Cancer InstituteInformation about Colorectal cancer treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy
SCCA | Seattle Cancer Care AllianceWhen it comes to the decline in death rates due to cancer, the most dramatic drop has been in colon cancer deaths. More people are getting screened and there are more drugs to treat it.
STOP | Colon & Rectal CancerThe goal of the Foundation is the saving of over 40,000 lives per year through public awareness initiatives that broaden the use of preventative screening and early detection of colon and rectal cancer, and encourage healthier lifestyles.
The Colon Club | Raising Awareness of Colorectal CancerOur main goal is to educate as many people as possible, as early as possible, about colorectal cancer in interesting and out-of-the-box ways. Our wishes are for people to have "colon talk" in their everyday lives, to know the risk factors and symptoms, and to get screened when it is appropriate for them.
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