To learn more about colorectal cancer

From your American Cancer Society

The following related information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.

Colorectal Cancer Detailed Guide (also in Spanish)

After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)

American Cancer Society Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention

Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know

Colostomy: A Guide (also in Spanish)

Ileostomy: A Guide (also in Spanish)

Nutrition for the Person With Cancer During Treatment (also in Spanish)

Sexuality for the Man With Cancer (also in Spanish)

Sexuality for The Woman With Cancer (also in Spanish)

Understanding Cancer Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)

Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)

Understanding Radiation Therapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)

Living With Uncertainty: The Fear of Cancer Recurrence

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*

Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of 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 number1-800-4-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 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 talk with health care providers; and how to find your way through 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.