Receive Your Free Copy of “Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Colorectal Cancer”

Posted by Carlea Bauman on March 19th, 2011

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).

Colorectal Cancer News In Brief: December 4

Posted by Kate Murphy on December 7th, 2009

Briefly:

A video can help patients make personal decisions about end-of-life care.  Cancer death rates are falling in Europe, partly led by recent colorectal cancer declines.

Avastin will now be covered for a longer time for people with advanced colorectal cancer in Ontario.  The Wellness Community in Valley/Ventura, California has a free workshop scheduled for December 19th featuring Dr. Heinz-Josef Lenz. Read the rest of this entry »