1. WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER?
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Colorectal cancer, or colon cancer is cancer that develops in the colon or rectum in the large digestive system(3).
Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer (2)
Preventions (2)
Who is at risk?(2)(3)
Stage 0: Carcinoma in situ.
Stage 1: The cancer has grown through the superficial lining.
Stage 2: The cancer has grown into or through the wall.
Stage 3: The cancer has invaded nearby lymph nodes.
Stage 4: The cancer has spread to other organs.
Community Resources
Stages of Colorectal Cancer(1)(2)
 People with a family history of colorectal cancer, or
polyps in the colon
 People over the age of 50
 African-Americans
 People with an Inflammatory intestinal conditions
 People who don’t exercise
 People with a high intake of fat, alcohol, smokers,
and/or those who have diabetes.
Change in your bowel habits, such diarrhea or constipation
Blood in your stool.
Cramping or abdominal pain
A feeling that your bowel does not empty completely
Weakness or fatigue
Unexplained weight loss
Eating a variety of food
Drink alcohol in moderation
Stop smoking
Increase physical activity
Maintain a healthy weight
Polyp removal
Early screening beginning at age 50
WeCARE! Peer Navigator Program– New Patient Support
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
2279 45th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817
http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/cancer/Education_programs/patients/Peer_Navigator.html
California Colorectal Cancer Coalition (619)316-8751
2253 Soledad Rancho Rd. San Diego, CA 92109
http://www.cacoloncancer.org/
Mercy Cancer Center (916)556-3200
3301 C Street, Suite 550, Sacramento, CA 95816
http://www.dignityhealth.org/sacramento/services/cancer-care/mercy-cancer-center