Guide in the Fight

Facing a colorectal cancer diagnosis? You need Your Guide in the Fight.

Get the Guide

We know a colorectal cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. We’re here to walk you through it from the day of diagnosis through survivorship. Your Guide in the Fight is a 3-part book designed to empower and point you toward trusted, credible resources.

Download your free digital copy by entering your information below. When you provide your info, you’ll also get updates each time we release a new version and the latest patient resources emailed to you each month. Your information will not be sold or shared, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Get the Guide

We know a colorectal cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. We’re here to walk you through it from the day of diagnosis through survivorship. Your Guide in the Fight is a 3-part book designed to empower and point you toward trusted, credible resources.

Download your free digital copy by entering your information below. When you provide your info, you’ll also get updates each time we release a new version and the latest patient resources emailed to you each month. Your information will not be sold or shared, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Get Started

Browse through the following pages for information on every aspect of a colorectal cancer diagnosis, from the day of diagnosis through end-of-life and/or survivorship care.

Just Diagnosed

Just Diagnosed

Learn about the colon, the difference between colon cancer vs rectal cancer, how cancer is staged, colorectal cancer survival rates, fertility preservation, online misinformation, and your patient rights.

Your Team

Don’t fight alone! Get information about how to assemble a medical and support team; find community, set up palliative care, and get a second opinion.

Surgery

Information about the types of surgeries, surgical methods, tips for preparing and recovering from surgery, “watch & wait,” and life with an ostomy.

Tests & Scans

Learn about biomarker testing, genetic testing, pathology, labs, common imaging tests, and managing scanxiety.

https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/resource/resource-library/guide-in-the-fight/oncology/

Oncology

Do you need treatment? Learn about treatment by stage, as well as the different types of therapies like chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

*Do not start treatment until you’ve had biomarker testing.

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are for everyone. Learn about the phases, safety, eligibility, and explore our Clinical Trial Finder.

Side Effects

Learn what causes side effects and get patient tips for constipation & diarrhea, neuropathy, dehydration, skin toxicity, cachexia, nausea, pain, fatigue, LARS, and infertility. Get information about holistic/complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Mental Health

Information about the signs of anxiety and depression and ways to cope, the trauma of cancer, a list of professionals who can help, mental health resources and more.

Lifestyle

Learn about what the research says about lifestyle factors for prevention and survivorship. Get patient tips on diet and nutrition, exercise, sleep, oral health, and sexual health.

Financial Health

Get tools for navigating insurance, disability, grants, estate planning, and working with cancer.

End of Life

Get information about how to plan ahead and get affairs in order, including medial, estate, and account access. Learn about hospice and spirituality.

Survivorship

Learn about where the term “survivor” came from, survivorship phases, managing survivor’s guilt, follow-up care, and ways to get involved.

Get Started

Browse through the following pages for information on every aspect of a colorectal cancer diagnosis, from the day of diagnosis through end-of-life and/or survivorship care.

Just Diagnosed

Just Diagnosed

Learn about the colon, the difference between colon cancer vs rectal cancer, metastatic colorectal cancer, how cancer is staged, fertility preservation, survival statistics, and your patient rights.

Your Team

Don’t fight alone! Get information about how to assemble a medical and support team; find community, set up palliative care, and get a second opinion.

Surgery

Information about the types of surgeries, surgical methods, tips for preparing and recovering from surgery, “watch & wait,” and life with an ostomy.

Tests & Scans

Learn about labs, imaging, biomarker testing, genetic testing, pathology, and managing scanxiety.

Oncology

Do you need treatment? Learn about treatment by stage, as well as the different types of therapies.

*Do not start treatment until you’ve had biomarker testing.

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are for everyone. Learn about the phases, safety, eligibility, and explore our Clinical Trial Finder.

Side Effects

Get patient tips for managing side effects like neuropathy, dehydration, skin toxicity, cachexia, nausea, diarrhea, pain, fatigue, LARS, and infertility. Get information about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Mental health

Information about anxiety/depression, the trauma of cancer, coping tips, therapy, grief, and managing burnout.

Lifestyle

Learn about diet/nutrition, exercise, sleep, oral health, and sexual health.

Financial Health

Get tools for navigating insurance coverage, disability, grants, estate planning, and working with cancer. Learn about our Kimberly Fund.

End of Life

Information about hospice, preparing for death, and spirituality.

Survivorship

Learn about survivorship care plans, managing survivor’s guilt, follow-up care, and advocacy.

Ask us anything, anytime. Seriously. Text us at 318-242-8272 (318-CHATCRC).

Ask us anything, anytime. Seriously. Text us at 318-242-8272 (318-CHATCRC).

Testimonials

Every day, thousands of patients find their way to Fight CRC for reliable support, accurate
information, and online tools and resources.

“Wow, I got my Newly Diagnosed Kit and this is amazing! Thank you!” – CRC Patient
“I find Beyond Blue to be an excellent resource. The information is helpful, and it raises awareness about others who are also battling cancer.” – CRC Patient
“It’s wonderful to learn cutting-edge info from the Fight CRC webinars. I have new questions for my oncologist, I have new hope of hearing survivor stories, and I have more of a ‘finger on the pulse’ of treatment.” – CRC Patient
“It’s incredible to have people that know what you’re going through. Thank you SO MUCH for this information. I was getting emotional listening. This is the first time I have heard a medical person talk about and validate my experience.” – CRC Patient
“I was directed to Fight CRC immediately by my doctor. If that hadn’t have happened, I would have been totally lost and without support. I feel very fortunate to have been directed to Fight CRC so early on in my treatment.” – CRC Patient
“I found out about clinical trials after finding Fight CRC. It was never mentioned to me.” – CRC Patient

Testimonials

Every day, thousands of patients find their way to Fight CRC for reliable support, accurate information, and online tools and resources.

“Wow, I got my Newly Diagnosed Kit and this is amazing! Thank you!” – CRC Patient

“It’s wonderful to learn cutting-edge info from the Fight CRC webinars. I have new questions for my oncologist, I have new hope of hearing survivor stories, and I have more of a ‘finger on the pulse’ of treatment.” – CRC Patient

“I was directed to Fight CRC immediately by my doctor. If that hadn’t have happened, I would have been totally lost and without support. I feel very fortunate to have been directed to Fight CRC so early on in my treatment.” – CRC Patient

“I find Beyond Blue to be an excellent resource. The information is helpful, and it raises awareness about others who are also battling cancer.” – CRC Patient

“It’s incredible to have people that know what you’re going through. Thank you SO MUCH for this information. I was getting emotional listening. This is the first time I have heard a medical person talk about and validate my experience.” – CRC Patient

“I found out about clinical trials after finding Fight CRC. It was never mentioned to me.” – CRC Patient