LINKS

• - ASCRS - American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• - NCI: National Cancer Institute | Colorectal Cancer Homepage
• - ACS: American Cancer Society | Colorectal Cancer
• - CDC: Center for Disease Control and Prevention | Colorectal (Colon) Cancer

OTHER LINKS

GENERAL INFO

• The Cancer Treatment Centers of America provides information on the early stages and symptoms of colorectal cancer, the diagnostic process, treatment options, statistics, and patient stories.
• The Canadian Cancer Society discusses the cancer staging process, which involves T staging (tumor), N staging (nodes), and M staging (metastasis) for classifying colorectal cancer.
• The American Society of Clinical Oncology describes cancer staging terminology and the “TNM System,” explaining how these tools are beneficial for doctor-patient communication about the patient’s diagnosis.
• Advances in the Understanding and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer provides an overview of various treatments for colorectal cancer, including surgical management, radiation, and chemotherapy. This resource also describes genetic risk factors and explains the disease at the biomolecular level.

STATISTICS

• NCI's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program page provides information on colorectal cancer statistics and trends.
• American Cancer Society - Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures 2011-2013 links to an available PDF on colorectal cancer facts and figures from years 2011-2013.

PROCEDURAL INFORMATION

• Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery | The GW Medical Faculty Associates - This link provides a general overview, including, but not limited to, the procedural information, advantages, and the recovery process, of transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM).
• Florida Hospital - TAMIS - Read a short history of the development of TAMIS at Florida Hospital and a description of the technique.
• Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates - MIS - Read general information on minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques, including TAMIS and TEM.