Colorectal Cancer

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  Yesterday & Today

  Comic Vision

  Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, was a major figure in the history of the American comic strip. Since his death from colorectal cancer more than a decade ago, screening and new treatments have improved detection and survival.

  by Debra Gordon

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  Forward Look

  Diagnosis: Debt

  Even for the insured, cancer care can be a financial burden.

  by Jocelyn Selim

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  Forward Look

  Common-Sense Screening

  Sigmoidoscopy may be a good option for colorectal cancer screening.

  by Sue Rochman

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  Forward Look

  Say “Yes” to the Test

  Evidence of colorectal screening benefit mounts.

  by Sue Rochman

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  Yesterday & Today

  A Touch of Magic

  Elizabeth Montgomery led a bewitching life that was cut short by colorectal cancer in 1995.

  by Sue Rochman

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  Q&A

  Healing With Laughter

  Brenda Elsagher finds that comedy can comfort after a cancer diagnosis.

  by Ronni Gordon