Living With Colorectal Cancer
Learning to live with colorectal cancer is not easy; however, armed with the latest
information on how to cope and manage side effects and a great support system, the
experience can be easier to manage.
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Symptom Management/Managing Recurrence
Coping Tools
Access inspirational stories of hope from others who have overcome their colorectal
cancer diagnosis. Also download coping tools and learn about how your emotions and
long-term physical changes to your body may impact your life after the diagnosis.
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Diet and Exercise
Exercise and Nutritional Changes
A colorectal cancer diagnosis requires extra care and consideration regarding diet
and exercise. Access healthy recipes and learn how your nutritional needs will vary
before, during, and after treatment.
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Money Matters
The Costs of Cancer
A colorectal cancer diagnosis can mean a shift in finances, which may cause short-
and long-term challenges. Read more about this issue and possible resources for
patients with colorectal cancer and their families.
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The Patient Assistance Program helps some US patients with limited financial resources
to access sanofi-aventis medications. The Patient Assistance Program is one of the
ways sanofi-aventis strives to sustain a healthier future for patients – because
health matters.
Visit the sanofi-aventis US Patient Assistance Program
Coping
Dealing With Your Own Cancer Diagnosis
A colorectal cancer diagnosis may be overwhelming. As you receive treatment, many
aspects of your life may be affected. Learn important coping tools to manage your
colorectal cancer diagnosis. Also, read inspiring stories of hope from others that
have overcome colorectal cancer.
Visit The American Cancer Society
Dealing With a Loved One's Diagnosis
Having a difficult time determining what to say to a loved one who was just diagnosed
with colorectal cancer? Learn some of the basic "do's and don'ts," as well as tips
on how to be supportive during this difficult time.
Visit The American Cancer Society
Additional Resources
Association of Oncology Social Work
AOSW is a patient advocacy group that connects patients and their families and caregivers
with essential community, state, national, and international resources. The site
is designed to increase awareness about the social, emotional, educational, and
spiritual needs of patients with cancer through research, writing, workshops, and
lectures.
215-599-6093
www.aosw.org
Cancer Care
A nonprofit agency devoted to offering professional services to people of all ages,
with all types of cancer, at any stage of the disease. The Cancer Care mission is
to provide free professional help to people with all cancers through counseling,
education, information, referral, and direct financial assistance.
800-813-HOPE (4673)
www.cancercare.org
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
This Web site for patients, caregivers, and loved ones provides information about
government-supported and private patient assistance programs. Visitors can search
a database of more than 1400 prescription drugs that are provided free of charge
by over 200 patient assistance programs across the United States.
888-477-2669
www.pparx.org
Cancer Information Service
Free public service of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the nation's primary
agency for cancer research.
800-4-CANCER (422-6237)
cis.nci.nih.gov
Oncology Tools
A service of the US Food and Drug Administration, the Center for Drug Evaluation
and Research provides information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies,
as well as reference tools and a patient liaison program.
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Cancer.Net
A service of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Updates on research
and clinical trials, information on side-effects management, caregiver issues, and
the needs of the newly diagnosed.
703-797-1914
Cancer.net
The Wellness Community
Professionally led support groups, educational workshops, and mind/body classes
utilizing the Patient Active Concept. Free services in local communities nationwide,
and in Japan and Israel.
888-793-WELL (9355)
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
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