The most common signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer include a change in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, narrowing of stool) that lasts for more than a few days, rectal bleeding with bright red blood, blood in the stool which may make stool look dark, cramping or abdominal pain, weakness and fatigue, and/or unintended weight loss.1
Risk factors associated with colorectal cancer include diet (high intake of red meats and/or processed meats), low Vitamin D, physical inactivity, being overweight or obese, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Other risk factors include history of inflammatory bowel disease or colorectal polyps, having type 2 diabetes, family history or having an inherited syndrome (e.g. Lynch Syndrome).2
Colorectal cancer is on the rise among young adults, and about 11% of newly diagnosed colorectal cancer patients are under 50.3
Connecting with other people that have colorectal cancer through an online support group, led by a social worker, group chat, and/or one-to-one matching with a peer can help you learn about your condition and provide you with support.
To learn more about colorectal cancer, you can access
information from credible sources below.
Looking for additional resources? We’ve curated additional colorectal cancer resources to help you access important information and support by the phase you’re interested in, whether it’s prevention, symptoms and tests, new diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials or long-term management. You can also be matched to programs that can help with issues you may be facing, whether it’s the cost of care, you’re feeling alone or another obstacle. Resources can also be filtered by the medium you prefer, whether it’s a book, website, hotline, podcast, online community, mobile app, among others!
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The most common signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer include a change in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, narrowing of stool) that lasts for more than a few days, rectal bleeding with bright red blood, blood in the stool which may make stool look dark, cramping or abdominal pain, weakness and fatigue, and/or unintended weight loss.1
Risk factors associated with colorectal cancer include diet (high intake of red meats and/or processed meats), low Vitamin D, physical inactivity, being overweight or obese, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Other risk factors include history of inflammatory bowel disease or colorectal polyps, having type 2 diabetes, family history or having an inherited syndrome (e.g. Lynch Syndrome).2
Colorectal cancer is on the rise among young adults, and about 11% of newly diagnosed colorectal cancer patients are under 50.3
Connecting with other people that have colorectal cancer through an online support group, led by a social worker, group chat, and/or one-to-one matching with a peer can help you learn about your condition and provide you with support.
To learn more about colorectal cancer, you can access information from credible sources below.
Looking for additional resources? We’ve curated additional colorectal cancer resources to help you access important information and support by the phase you’re interested in, whether it’s prevention, symptoms and tests, new diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials or long-term management. You can also be matched to programs that can help with issues you may be facing, whether it’s the cost of care, you’re feeling alone or another obstacle. Resources can also be filtered by the medium you prefer, whether it’s a book, website, hotline, podcast, online community, mobile app, among others!
To view colorectal cancer booklets and/or download for use in your cancer planner, please select from the options below.
ASCO Answers Fact Sheet (Spanish)
NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Colon Cancer
