Colon 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
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Eating to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Nutritional information that may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
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Colonoscopy: Know all about this important procedure.
Don’t fear the colonoscopy. Instead learn all about this life-saving procedure.
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All About Lynch Syndrome
Are you at risk for Lynch syndrome? Learn the latest information on available tests and treatments.
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Colorectal Cancer
WebMD provides an overview of colorectal polyps and cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
Features
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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®.
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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®.
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Colonoscopy Video Procedure
A colonoscopy is much less scary if you know what to expect. Find out in this animation.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: Famous People With Colorectal Cancer
These celebrities and leaders have brought awareness to colorectal cancer.
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Slideshow: 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.
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Colorectal Cancer Slideshow: Screening Tests, Stages, Symptoms, Treatments, and Risk Factors
Find out what colorectal cancer is as well as risk factors, screening tests, stages, signs, treatments, and more.