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Resource Guide for Colorectal Cancer

  • Address:

    6116 Executive BLVD, RM 3036A

    Bethesda, MD 20892-2580

  • Phone:

    1-800-422-6237

  • Internet address:

    http://www.cancer.gov

  • Description of services provided:

    This website provides information on all types of cancer, including colorectal cancer. This site also provides cancer statistics, information on clinical trials, and research news.

  • Address:

    Colorectal Cancer Network (CCNetwork)

    PO Box 182

    Kensington, MD 20895-0182

  • Phone:

    1-301-879-1500

  • Internet address:

    http://www.cancerlinksusa.com/colorectal/index.asp

  • Description of services provided:

    This site provides information for caregivers and patients, as well as a chat room, support groups, and medical information.

  • Address:

    5411 N University Drive, STE 202

    Coral Springs, FL 33071

  • Phone:

    1-877-422-2030 (toll-free helpline)

  • Internet address:

    http://www.ccalliance.org

  • Description of services provided:

    Colon Cancer Alliance offers a comprehensive collection of colorectal cancer resources, including educational information, listing of support groups for patients and caregivers, news and research, and advocacy.

  • Address:

    The Familial Colon Cancer Registry

    Huntsman Cancer Institute

    University of Utah

    2000 Circle of Hope

    Salt Lake City UT 84112

  • Phone:

    801-585-1936

    877-422-6860

  • Internet address:

    http://www.huntsmancancer.org/

  • Description of services provided:

    The Registry provides a data base for physicians and patients interested in participating in clinical research about familial colon cancer and provides support and education for patients with familial colon cancer.