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Colon and Rectal Cancer Resources
This resource guide is intended to provide general and supportive information about colon and rectal cancer to patients, caregivers and other interested parties.
If you would like additional information or print copies of the brochures listed below, please stop by the Community Cancer Resource Center (CCRC), call the ASK-RPCI line at 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or email ASKRPCI@roswellpark.org.
General
What You Need To Know About™ Cancer of the Colon and Rectum – This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet introduces symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer. It also has information to help patients cope with the disease.
In the Know Colorectal Cancer – This newsletter, published by Roswell Park Cancer Institute, provides up-to-date information on colorectal cancer including signs and symptoms as well as screening information.
Cancer.Net – The patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). With nearly 25,000 members in the United States and abroad, ASCO is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties who care for people with cancer. Cancer.net provides timely, oncologist-approved information to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions, including information on colorectal cancer.
Screening and Prevention
NCI Physician Data Query (PDQ®): Colorectal Cancer Screening – This NCI document details screening procedures that may be used. Screening tests are given when you have no cancer symptoms. Screening tests may be repeated on a regular basis. Document is available in patient or health professional version.
Understanding Your Risk: Colorectal Cancer - This interactive site from NCI is about cancer risk. It includes a risk assessment test you can take to determine your risk of developing colorectal cancer. Having this type of information can help you make informed decisions about what you can do to lower your risk.
NCI PDQ®: Colorectal Cancer Prevention – This NCI document details information on colorectal cancer and how often it occurs, describes colorectal cancer prevention methods, and gives current facts about which people or groups of people would most likely be helped by following colorectal cancer prevention methods. Document is available in patient or health professional version.
Treatment
NCCN Treatment Guidelines for Colon and Rectal Cancer – This booklet for patients from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) provides information on the way colon and rectal cancer is treated at the nation's leading cancer centers.
NCI PDQ®: Colon Cancer Treatment – This NCI document details treatment options for patients with colon cancer. Document is available in patient or health professional version.
NCI PDQ®: Rectal Cancer Treatment – This NCI document details treatment options for patients with rectal cancer. Document is available in patient or health professional version.
Treatment Related Issues
Colostomy: A Guide – This ACS publication offers suggestions and ideas for managing your colostomy. Not available online.
Nutrition
Nutrition information for people with all types of cancer.
Resources and Support
Cancer support materials for people with all types of cancer.
Organizations
Colon Cancer Alliance: Buddy Program – This organization is dedicated to colon cancer patients and their families. They provide a “buddy” program where a current patient or family member is partnered with someone who has had the same experiences.
Colorectal Care Line - This website is sponsored by the Patient Advocate Foundation, it is a patient/provider hotline designed to provide assistance to patients who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and are seeking education and access to care.
United Ostomy Associations of America - A national network for bowel and urinary diversion support groups in the United States. Its goal is to provide a nonprofit association that will serve to unify and strengthen its member support groups, which are organized for the benefit of people who have, or will have intestinal or urinary diversions and their caregivers.
