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Colorectal Cancer Prevention Directory
Colorectal cancer may not always be preventable. Colorectal cancer screening is very effective in catching precancers and early cancers and preventing them from becoming a serious health threat. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about risk factors for colorectal cancer, how it's prevented, and much more.
Medical Reference
The Basics of a Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy screens for abnormalities, including cancer, in the colon and rectum. Learn more from WebMD.
Colorectal Cancer
WebMD provides an overview of colorectal polyps and cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
The Basics of Colonoscopy
WebMD explains colonoscopy, a procedure used to screen for colon cancer and in some cases, to treat other intestinal conditions.
Eating to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Nutritional information that may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
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Colonoscopy Video Procedure
A colonoscopy is much less scary if you know what to expect. Find out in this animation.
How can someone reduce their colorectal cancer risk?
WebMD Expert Answers. Dr. John Marshall reports from the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology®.
Is there a correlation between diet and colorectal cancer?
WebMD Expert Answers. Dr. John Marshall reports from the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology®.
Slideshows & Images
What You Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
Find out what colorectal cancer is as well as risk factors, screening tests, stages, signs, treatments, and more.
Famous People With Colorectal Cancer
These celebrities and leaders have brought awareness to colorectal cancer.
Best and Worst Foods to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
What you eat -- and don’t eat -- can affect your chances of getting colorectal cancer. Find out more about the power of foods to fight colon cancer.