Anyone who is dealing with colorectal cancer faces a whole range of issues. For
the patient and caregiver alike, medical, emotional, or financial aspects of your
life can be affected. Here you’ll find support for these daily life challenges.
Inspiration
A motivating video called Breaking Boundaries. You’ll see stories of people
just like yourself who have had colorectal cancer and how they successfully dealt
with it.
Educational Materials
These easy-to-print materials help you with some of the most common issues you'll
face with colorectal cancer–including several about chemotherapy.
Useful Links
You'll discover there's a lot of help out there. This comprehensive list of cancer organizations will get you started.
Caregiver Support
If you're caring for someone who has colorectal cancer, here’s a basic list of tools
and tips.
Emotionally Coping with Colorectal Cancer
Tips for patients coping with colorectal cancer along with helpful suggestions on how
to deal with family issues that may occur because of your illness.
Health Insurance
Dealing with health insurance can be complicated. This section helps simplify it
with tips on understanding your coverage, billing procedures and organizing your
paperwork.
Diet and Nutrition
Both diet and nutrition can make a difference in your treatment. Here’s a helpful
list of strategies for healthier eating and some suggestions for increasing your
calories and protein.
Employment Rights
A helpful guide that gives you an understanding of what your employment rights are,
along with links to Web sites with employment information.
Financial Issues
This section will help you navigate some of the financial issues you may be dealing
with, including how to deal with creditors and the wisdom of speaking to a financial
counselor.
