Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Nomogram

This prediction tool calculates the probability of being disease-free from colon cancer five to ten years after surgery

This year, about 148,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer -- cancer that occurs in the colon or the rectum.

Prevention and early detection are key factors in controlling and curing colorectal cancer. Indeed, colorectal cancer is the second most preventable cancer, after lung cancer. When the cancer is found early, initial treatment can often lead to an excellent outcome.

In this section you can find information about our expertise in treating patients with colorectal cancer, our services, and our research.

Newly Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer
Our team of colorectal cancer experts offers the most advanced surgical and medical therapies to maximize your chances for the best possible outcome.
Why Memorial Sloan-Kettering for Colorectal Cancer
For patients who have been recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer: Find out why Memorial Sloan-Kettering might be the right treatment center for you.
Our Team of Experts
At Memorial Sloan-Kettering, a team of more than 20 specialists work together in a multidisciplinary team to provide the best possible clinical care.
Overview
Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the large intestine and rectum.
Risk Reduction
Studies have shown that certain lifestyle factors increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Here are some ways you can reduce your risk.
Symptoms
Because colorectal cancer sometimes arises without any symptoms, screening tests are recommended to detect the cancer early.
Screening & Diagnosis
The best way to ensure an early diagnosis is to commit to a regular program of screening examinations. This section includes our recommended screening guidelines.
Staging
If tests show that you have colorectal cancer, additional examinations may be performed to determine its extent -- a process called staging.
Treatment
Memorial Sloan-Kettering offers the most advanced treatment options not only to eradicate the disease, but to preserve patients' ability to function normally.
Our Clinical Trials
A continually updated listing of Memorial Sloan-Kettering's current clinical trials for colorectal cancer.
Survivorship & Support
Many patients who are diagnosed with colorectal cancer survive the disease, especially if it's detected early.
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Family Registry
About 20 percent of all cases of colon cancer are thought to be related to heredity. Memorial Sloan-Kettering has established a registry for families who are affected with various forms of hereditary colorectal cancer.

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