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National Cancer Institute
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.
Colorectal Cancer Network
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.
Colon Cancer Alliance
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.
The Familial Colon Cancer Registry
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/aboutUs/intro~/famColonCancerReg.jsp
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.
Last reviewed February 2009 by Daus Mahnke, MD
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