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Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. However, if detected early colorectal cancer is very survivable. To learn more about the early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer, please see the resources listed below or call the Huntsman Cancer Information Service at 1-888-424-2100. Also visit our Gastrointestinal Cancer Program to learn more about our specialists and how to schedule an appointment.

Books

Check availability in our Cancer Learning Center or view ordering information from Amazon.com.

• American Cancer Society's Complete Guide To Colorectal Cancer. Levin, Bernard. 2006.
• 100 Questions & Answers About Colorectal Cancer. Bub, David. 2003.
• Colon Cancer Answers: Understanding and fighting colon cancer. Feinberg, Bruce. 2007.

Brochures

• What You Need to Know About Cancer of the Colon and Rectum
• Colon Cancer: PDQ for Patients
• Colon and Rectum Cancer Detailed Guide

Organizations and Websites

• Huntsman Cancer Institute Gastrointestinal Cancer Program
• National Cancer Institute
• American Cancer Society

For additional information, please view the Huntsman Online Patient Education Guide, visit the Huntsman Cancer Learning Center or call the Huntsman Cancer Information Service at 801-581-6365 or toll-free 1-888-424-2100.

Introduction and General Resources

Other Resources

Nutrition

Coping and Financial Issues

Managing Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Did you know?

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States