Colorectal Cancer

When To Call A Professional

Visit a doctor for regular screenings according to the guidelines. Also, see your doctor if you have any of the signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer.

Prognosis

The outlook for colorectal cancer depends on the stage of the disease. The percentage of people who survive five years or more ranges from nearly 100 percent for stage 0 disease to about 5 percent for stage IV disease.

Additional Info

American Cancer Society (ACS) 1599 Clifton Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 Toll-Free: (800) 227-2345 http://www.cancer.org/

Cancer Research Institute 681 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10022-4209 Toll-Free: (800) 992-2623 Fax: (212) 832-9376 http://www.cancerresearch.org/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1600 Clifton Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30333 Phone: (404) 639-3534 Toll-Free: (800) 311-3435 http://www.cdc.gov/

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Public Inquiries Office Suite 3036A 6116 Executive Blvd., MSC 8322 Bethesda, MD 20892-8322 Phone: (301) 435-3848 Toll-Free: (800) 422-6237 http://www.cancer.gov/

National Comprehensive Cancer Network 50 Huntingdon Pike Suite 200 Rockledge PA 19046 Phone: (215) 728-4788 Toll-Free: (888) 909-6226 Fax: (215) 728-3877 http://www.nccn.org/