Older Adults and Colorectal Cancer
There are some colorectal cancer risk factors you cannot change –and one of those is age. As you get older, your risk of CRC goes up. In this month’s webinar, Dr. Grant Williams will talk about considerations for
Medical Ethics and Right-to-Try
Right-to-Try is legislation that allows terminally ill patients to access investigational treatments which have passed Phase I testing through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but are not available yet to the public because they have not yet
African American Men & Colorectal Cancer
In this episode, Fight CRC’s Michell Baker interviews David Jackson, DG OG One, about his colorectal cancer diagnosis. He discusses the importance of raising awareness and opening discussions about this disease, especially among African American men. He speaks
Talking to your kids about colorectal cancer
Important information and tips on how to talk to your kids about your cancer diagnosis, common emotional reactions, where to seek additional support, and talking about end of life.
Survivor’s Guilt
In this episode, Fight CRC interviews Jana Bolduan Lomax, PsyD, Founder of Shift Healing, about survivor’s guilt. Simply put, survivor’s guilt is the guilt a person feels when they have gone through a traumatic experience and survived, and
Printable Coloring Sheets
Raise awareness of colon and rectal cancers through our free printable coloring pages. Make sure to show us your creations by tagging us on social media (@FightCRC) when you’re finished!
Holiday Blues
In this Taboo-ty Podcast episode, Sheila Hammer, LCSW, addresses the holiday blues and how they could affect you. As we ease into the holiday season, stress goes up, social engagements multiply, diets change, and money gets spent. Listen
Caregiving and Relationship Changes
In this episode, Kristina Smith reflects on her experience as a caregiver, the ups and the downs. Being a loved one of someone with colorectal cancer means there is a shift to a new normal, which is not
All Things Ostomy
In this webinar, Joanna Burgess, BSN, RN, CWOCN presents an informative webinar on living with, or preparing for, an ostomy. Joanna shared insight and advice from her professional work as a wound, ostomy and continence nurse (WOCN),
Side Effects Booklet
Most people diagnosed with colorectal cancer receive a combination of treatments to tackle the disease. Standard treatments have gone through clinical trials to test their effectiveness and safety, as well as to monitor and track side effects (aka
