Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
Learn what colorectal cancer is, how to lower your risk, and about the symptoms, risk factors, and screening tests for colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women in the United States. The Data Visualizations Tool provides detailed statistics.
CDC’s Screen for Life campaign informs men and women who are 50 years old and older about the importance of having regular colorectal cancer screening tests.
This animated public service announcement counters myths and excuses people use to avoid getting screened for colorectal cancer.
CDC’s Colorectal Cancer Control Program helps states and tribes increase colorectal cancer screening rates.
People who had colorectal cancer screening tests describe why they did it and what it was like.
How much do you know about colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
CDC works with partners to reduce the burden of colorectal cancer in the United States. Learn what CDC is doing.