More information from your American Cancer Society
We have some related information that may also be helpful to you. These materials may be viewed on our Web site or ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.
After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
American Cancer Society Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention
Colostomy: A Guide (also available in Spanish)
Ileostomy: A Guide (also available in Spanish)
Nutrition for the Person With Cancer During Treatment: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Sexuality for the Man With Cancer (also available in Spanish)
Sexuality for the Woman With Cancer (also available in Spanish)
Surgery (also available in Spanish)
Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Understanding Radiation Therapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
When Your Cancer Comes Back: Cancer Recurrence
Books
The following books are available from the American Cancer Society. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 to ask about costs or to place your order.
American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer
Cancer in the Family: Helping Children Cope with a Parent's Illness
Caregiving: A Step-By-Step Resource for Caring for the Person With Cancer at Home
Couples Confronting Cancer
What Helped Get Me Through: Cancer Survivors Share Wisdom and Hope
What to Eat During Cancer Treatment
When the Focus Is on Care: Palliative Care and Cancer
National organizations and Web sites*
In addition to the American Cancer Society, other sources of patient information and support include:
American College of Gastroenterology
Web site: www.acg.gi.org
American Gastroenterological Association
Web site: www.gastro.org
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Web site: www.fascrs.org
C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition
Toll-free number: 1-877-4CRC-111 (1-877-427-2111)
Web site: www.fightcolorectalcancer.org
Colon Cancer Alliance
Toll-free number: 1-877-422-2030
Web site: www.ccalliance.org
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Web site: www.cancer.gov
National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance
Web site: www.eifoundation.org/programs/eifs-national-colorectal-cancer-research-alliance
Other resources*
The following book describes one woman's experience with colon cancer and with the health care system. The book provides lessons about how to deal with unexpected life-threatening illnesses; how to identify and assess treatment options; how to communicate with health care providers; and how to navigate the health care system.
Kingson, Eric R. Lessons from Joan: Living and Loving with Cancer, a Husband's Story. Syracuse University Press. Syracuse, NY. www.SyracuseUniversityPress.syr.edu.
No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
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