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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Bowel Obstruction

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of the different ways your bowels can be obstructed. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment and more.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer: What You Need to Know Cancer of the Colon

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a detailed description of cancer of the colon and rectum. Includes information on diagnosis, symptoms, stages and treatment of this cancer. Also provides links to definitions of many of the terms used throughout...
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Other

Onco Link: All About Colon Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
The following questions are answered in this thorough site: what is colon cancer; am I at risk for colon cancer; how can I prevent colon cancer; what screening tests are available; what are the signs of colon cancer; how is colon cancer...
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Other

Health Talk Online: Colorectal Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about, listen to, or view individuals who have experienced bowel cancer discuss how it was discovered, treatments they received, side effects, and recovery.
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Other

Cancer Information Network: What You Need to Know About Cancer of the Colon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an extensive evaluation of what colon cancer is, how it is treated, symptoms, etc.
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WebMD

Web Md: Colorectal Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
WebMD Health provides a detailed overview of colorectal cancer. Content includes a focus on what colorectal cancer is, the cause, the treatments available, and so much more.
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American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society: Key Statistics for Colo Rectal Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, you can read statistics on colorectal cancer occurances in both men and women in various age categories.