Fight CRC Ambassador and stage IV survivor, JJ Singleton, is joined by his provider Dr. Sylvia Jernigan and hygienist Laura Inman, to discuss how oral health care needs may change when going through colorectal cancer treatment.
When you or a family member are facing a colorectal cancer diagnosis you may be overwhelmed with questions. Fight Colorectal Cancer is here to help with a series of animated videos to talk you through what to expect
Join colorectal surgeon Lina O’Brien, MD, and our VP of Disease Awareness, Danielle Ripley-Burgess, also a colorectal cancer survivor, as they explore the differences between open, minimally invasive, and robotic-assisted surgery. Dr. O’Brien and Danielle will discuss the
We chat with stage III survivor and ostomate, Julie Brown, in a discussion about how to do just that. You won’t want to miss hearing her tips on living with an ostomy and how she continues
A multitude of social factors come into play when health disparities come up: finances, culture, race, sexuality, religion, access to screening and treatment, food, and education. All of these societal factors play a
Sexual health is an important topic for many cancer patients and survivors, and unfortunately, it can often be overlooked by providers. In these episodes, we discuss how to navigate a variety of sexual health issues that often come
This program provides an opportunity for patients, their caregivers, and advocates to participate in this research effort to better understand colorectal cancer at multiple levels. Dr. Ryan Fields shares more about this program and its potential impact on
From side effects of surgery, types of colon and rectal surgeries, questions to ask your medical team, to a packing list, the Fight CRC surgery brochure covers important information for you to consider – and things you may not
The dictionary defines survivor as “a person who copes well with difficulties in their life.” You are a survivor from the moment you are diagnosed. Every personal cancer experience is unique and so incomparably
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