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Cancer of the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer) usually develops slowly, over several years. Take this simple assessment to learn about your risks for this type of cancer.

OverviewSee All
 Oral Cancer: Introduction in Overview
Oral cancer is cancer that starts in the mouth or throat. Oral cancer is fairly common and very curable if found and treated at an early stage. A healthcare provider or dentist often finds oral cancer in its early stages because the mouth can be easily examined. ...more
 Cancer and Tobacco in Overview
All tobacco products, from cigarettes to snuff, contain toxins, carcinogens, and nicotine, an addictive substance. ...more
 Oral Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Know the signs of oral cancer. You can check your mouth for early signs of oral cancer. All you need to do is look at your mouth in a mirror. ...more
 Oral Cancer: Prevention in Overview
Tobacco and alcohol use, sun exposure and other factors can increase your risk for oral cancer. ...more
 Oral Cancer: Introduction in Overview
Oral cancer is cancer that starts in the mouth or throat. Oral cancer is fairly common and very curable if found and treated at an early stage. A healthcare provider or dentist often finds oral cancer in its early stages because the mouth can be easily examined. ...more
 Cancer and Tobacco in Overview
All tobacco products, from cigarettes to snuff, contain toxins, carcinogens, and nicotine, an addictive substance. ...more
 Oral Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Know the signs of oral cancer. You can check your mouth for early signs of oral cancer. All you need to do is look at your mouth in a mirror. ...more
 Oral Cancer: Prevention in Overview
Tobacco and alcohol use, sun exposure and other factors can increase your risk for oral cancer. ...more
Understanding Your DiagnosisSee All
 Oral Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Tests after a diagnosis of oral cancer can help your healthcare provider learn more about your cancer to help decide the best treatment. ...more
 Oral Cancer- Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. The stage of a cancer is one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer. ...more
 Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more
 Oral Cancer: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Being told you have oral cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
 Oral Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Tests after a diagnosis of oral cancer can help your healthcare provider learn more about your cancer to help decide the best treatment. ...more
 Oral Cancer- Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. The stage of a cancer is one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer. ...more
 Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more
 Oral Cancer: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Being told you have oral cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
Deciding on TreatmentSee All
 Oral Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment
Oral cancer is often curable, especially if it is found early. Treatment can also help control oral cancer, meaning it may help control symptoms or reduce its spread. Once you know the type and stage of oral cancer you have, you and your healthcare provider will decide on a treatment plan. Read on to learn more. ...more
 Oral Cancer: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment
These questions can help you communicate with your healthcare provider and know what to expect for your treatment. ...more
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 Oral Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment
Oral cancer is often curable, especially if it is found early. Treatment can also help control oral cancer, meaning it may help control symptoms or reduce its spread. Once you know the type and stage of oral cancer you have, you and your healthcare provider will decide on a treatment plan. Read on to learn more. ...more
 Oral Cancer: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment
These questions can help you communicate with your healthcare provider and know what to expect for your treatment. ...more
Managing Side EffectsSee All
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Chemotherapy Side EffectsOther Treatment Side Effects
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Prevention and ScreeningSee All
 Oral Cancer: Risk Factors in Prevention and Screening
Some risk factors for oral cancer, such as family history, may not be in your control. But others may be things you can change. Knowing the risk factors can help you make choices that might lower your risk. ...more
 Oral Cancer: Risk Factors in Prevention and Screening
Some risk factors for oral cancer, such as family history, may not be in your control. But others may be things you can change. Knowing the risk factors can help you make choices that might lower your risk. ...more
Cancer FAQsSee All
 Oral Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs
Oral cancer is cancer that starts in the mouth or throat. Oral cancer is fairly common and very curable if found and treated at an early stage. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more
 Oral Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs
Oral cancer is cancer that starts in the mouth or throat. Oral cancer is fairly common and very curable if found and treated at an early stage. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more