General Information
General information about colorectal cancer, risk factors, symptoms of
colorectal cancer, colorectal screening and colorectal cancer
resources.
Statistics
Current statistics about new cases, deaths, trends, risk factors,
stage of disease at diagnosis, and survival.
in Connecticut.
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
Questions and answers about hereditary types of colorectal cancer
and the advantages and disadvantages of genetic testing. Contains
links to information about cancer genetics and services, including
genetic counseling.
Links to information about the importance of family health history
for assessing risk of getting colorectal cancer and other diseases.
A family health history is a record of a person’s current and past
illnesses, and those of his or her blood relatives. It shows the pattern
of certain diseases in a family, and helps to determine the risk for
those and other diseases.
Screening and Diagnostic Referral Services
How and where Connecticut residents can get free
colorectal cancer screening.
Colorectal Cancer Resources
Additional
resources in Connecticut, national organizations,
and related websites.
Screening Reminder
To send an e-card reminder about colorectal screening,
