Publications
Avoid colon cancer, the third most common cancer in adults. Colon cancer prevention is crucial and can be achieved by getting the right nutrients and having the right exam done at the right time.
Related Audio and Video
I Have Colon Polyps: Now What? (01:36)
Finding out you’ve polyps doesn’t have to be scary. Learn what questions to ask your doctor and how this may change how often you are tested.
Download or Subscribe to Focused on Health Podcasts at iTunes U
[note: link will open in iTunes; you must have iTunes software installed to launch this link]
Follow Us Online
Follow Focused on Health on Twitter
View our favorite bookmarks on Delicious
[Note: Web page will open in a new browser window. MD Anderson does not endorse external sites.]
Resources & Events
Find cancer prevention resources and tools.
Colon Cancer Prevention
March: Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Who’s More Likely to Get Colorectal Cancer?
Most people over age 50 should get a colonoscopy every 10 years. But, for others, this is not soon enough. How do you know if you fall into this “other” group? Read more about the colonoscopy
Clean Your Colon: Health or Hype?
Ads promoting colon cleansing appear to be everywhere. But prominent experts stress that no scientific proof supports any of 
those claims. Read more about cleaning your colon
Ensure Success with Colonoscopy Prep
If you really want to know what’s going on inside your colon, don’t show-up for a colonoscopy without a clean colon. Read more about colonoscopy prep
Put on Your Running Shoes for SCOPE
MD Anderson celebrates its 5th Annual Sprint for Oncology Prevention and Education (SCOPE). Join us at this year’s race! Read more about SCOPE race
- Global Navigation
- About Us
- Locations
- Calendar
- Careers
- How You Can Help
- Children's Art Project
- Directory
- Contact Us
- Sitemap
- Patient and Cancer Information
- myMDAnderson
- Cancer Information
- Patient Information
- Care Centers & Clinics
- Children’s Cancer Hospital
- Services & Amenities
- Clinical Trials
- News and Publications
- Newsroom
- Publications
- Education and Research
- Departments, Programs & Labs
- Research at MD Anderson
- Education & Training
- Resources for Professionals
- For Employees
- Employee Resources
- Doing Business
- Vendors & Suppliers
- Partners & Affiliates
- State of Texas
- State of Texas Home Page
- Statewide Search (TRAIL)
- State Comptroller - Where the Money Goes
- Texas Homeland Security
- The University of Texas System
- Institution Resume
- Legal and Policy
- Legal Statements & Site Policies
- Stay Connected
- Emergency Alerts
- Emergency Alert Information