Resource Guide for Colorectal Cancer

RESOURCES

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.

RESOURCES

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.

RESOURCES

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.

RESOURCES

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.