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.

  • Beyond Blue, Volume 17, Issue 1

    With over 1.5 million survivors in the U.S., our community hasn’t yet scratched the surface of what we can do. Today, we don’t only have the strength, but we have the resilience and the passion to

  • Biomarker Conversation Starter

    Knowing your biomarkers can help you make well-informed decisions about how your cancer will be treated, allowing you to be your own best advocate. Wondering how to start the conversation with your doctor about biomarkers? Start with these

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    The Importance of Fitness

    Survivor Jelena Tompkins discusses how she was able to maintain her fitness during treatment, and how it’s different now in survivorship.

  • Don’t Skip Your Screening

    The decision in 2019 to get screened—for everything that was due at her age—lead to a colorectal diagnosis for Yla Flores. She encourages everyone 45 and older to get screened—even if you don’t have symptoms.

  • All About Nutrition Video

    Chelsey Schneider, an Oncology Dietitian, discusses all things nutrition. Chelsey explains the advantages of a plant-based diet and the importance that food has on your recovery process. She also introduces Ina the Intelligent Nutrition Assistant from Savor Health

  • Can “Icing” Help Neuropathy?

    As a stage III colorectal cancer survivor, Dr. Dana Cardinas is a strong proponent of icing. She discusses the truth behind it and how it could help CRC patients reduce cold sensitivity.

  • Mindfulness Videos

    Andrea Lee, BSN, RN, is a mindfulness and mindset coach. Andrea will guide us through meditation and mindfulness, which is a technique for quieting and clearing the mind. This video will help you learn to meditate and use

  • How Gardening Can Help Clear Your Mind

    Danielle Ripley-Burgess, a two-time colorectal cancer survivor first diagnosed at age 17, shares her story with us. During the COVID-19 pandemic, gardening has helped her mental health and has been a great outlet to relieve stress.

  • The Seven Cs of Resiliency

    Amy Gallagher, Psy.D joins us to share the 7 Cs of Resiliency! Watch to find out how it could help you in your fight against colorectal cancer.

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