Fight Colorectal Cancer has partnered with the Cancer Support Community (formerly The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club) on the third edition of its highly popular book, “Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Colorectal Cancer.”

The book is part of a free educational program conducted by the Cancer Support Community that is dedicated to empowering patients and their families to effectively navigate life with colorectal cancer. It includes:

• The latest diagnostic tools and screening guidelines
• An in-depth look at treatment options and side-effect management
• Tips for patients and their families on how to communicate with their health care teams
• Ways to cope with quality of life issues
• Up-to-date resources related to the total experience of living with colorectal cancer

Order your free copy today (limit one per household).

A free educational workshop — Frankly Speaking about Colorectal Cancer — will be held at the Wellness Community of Greater Miami on Thursday, June 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Dr. Antonio Ucar, medical oncologist at Baptist Hospital, will be the featured speaker.  Dr. Ucar is Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology, Pain Medicine, Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Care.

Everyone who attends the workshop will receive a free copy of Frankly Speaking about Colorectal Cancer. Read the rest of this entry »