Additional resources for colorectal cancer

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

When Your Cancer Doesn’t Go Away

Your American Cancer Society also has books that you might find helpful. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit our bookstore online at cancer.org/bookstore to find out about costs or to place an order.

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

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.