Patient Resources

A wide range of educational tools to help patients and caregivers navigate a colorectal cancer diagnosis,
and resources to help promote and explain colorectal cancer screening.

  • Clinical trials:How do I get involved?

    Clinical trials are crucial for developing new medications and treatments for all diseases, colorectal cancer included, but participation in trials in the United States is low, especially for those already underrepresented in health care. Join oncologist Smitha

  • Queer Insights into Gastrointestinal Health

    Did you know that colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable, yet least prevented, cancers and highly curable if caught early? Disclosing that you’re experiencing signs and symptoms, including changes in bowel habits and abdominal pain

  • Unpacking Colorectal Cancer Metastases

    Navigating colorectal cancer treatment can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with stage IV (metastatic) cancer. Join oncologist and Fight CRC board member Cathy Eng, MD and Fight CRC RATS manager and stage IV survivor Phuong Gallagher as they

  • Genetics

    Navigating Tumor Testing vs. Genetic Testing

    Genetic testing and tumor (or biomarker) testing are both crucial to understanding and treating colorectal cancer, but did you know that these tests serve different, but important, purposes? Join City of Hope Medical Center genetic counselor and researcher

  • A Chat with Simone Ledward Boseman

    On March 10, 2023 singer, artist, and colorectal cancer caregiver Simone Ledward Boseman bravely shared her story at the White House Colorectal Cancer Forum. She shared her personal story of love and loss of her beloved husband, Chadwick

  • What are my screening options?

    Join Fight CRC board member and researcher-scientist Dr. Fola May as she unpacks the statistics on screening, why getting screened is so important, who needs screened and when, and screening options. You’ll also hear from several patients

  • Risk Factors Flyer

    With simple icons and bold colors packing a lot of information and education into a small space, our Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors Flyer explains what increases someone’s chances that they will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their

  • Bristol Stool Chart

    Bristol Stool Chart Flyer

    Did you know your poop is telling you something? This flyer is designed to educate patients about their poop, explaining the different types of poop according to the Bristol Stool Chart, and what each number means. It’s a

  • Just Diagnosed – Where do I go from here?

    A colorectal cancer diagnosis is scary, but we are here to help and support. Join Jenny Cataldo, oncology nurse navigator at UnityPoint Health, and Fight CRC’s Zac Getty as we provide guidance on understanding a diagnosis, learning your

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