In 1998, colorectal cancer was the 4th most commonly diagnosed cancer in Virginia. The age-adjusted death rate for colorectal cancer in Virginia in 1998 was 20.4 per 100,000 persons. Colorectal cancer was one of the leading causes of cancer death in Virginians. Colorectal cancer is common in both males and females in Virginia. In 1998, age-adjusted incidence rates were 48.9 per 100,000 males and 36.3 per 100,000 females.
Colorectal cancer is much more treatable when diagnosed early.
If you are 50 or older, talk to your doctor about screening tests for colorectal cancer. American Cancer Society Information is available on colorectal cancer prevention and risk factors, detection and symptoms, types of treatment, FAQ, and recent news. At this site, you can download a patient video on colorectal cancer. Fact sheets and a colorectal cancer IQ test are also available. At this site of the American Institute for Cancer Research, you will find diet, nutrition, and other prevention recommendations for reducing cancer risk.