New Discoveries in Cancer: Special Focus on Colorectal Cancer



Thousands of people face a diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer each year, while thousands more live actively with the disease.  New treatments are improving survival time and quality of life for people with colorectal cancer, providing hope to thousands of survivors and their loved ones.  Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer: Special Focus on Colorectal Cancer is a new publication from The Wellness Community that explains the newest advances in colorectal cancer treatment, how to manage side effects, and how to be Patient Active in managing the disease and communicating with your healthcare team.  Download Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer: Special Focus on Colorectal Cancer (PDF).

Important sections of this free publication include:

  • Finding a Colorectal Cancer Specialist
  • Questions to ask your Doctor
  • Managing Newly Diagnosed and Recurrent Cancer
  • Targeted Therapies for Colorectal Cancer
  • Radiation, Surgical & Chemotherapy Advances
  • Managing Side Effects & Improving Quality of Life

Introduction

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Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer: Special Focus on Colorectal Cancer
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Important Contacts

Colon Cancer Alliance
(212) 627 7451
www.ccalliance.org

Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C3)
(202) 244 2906
www.c-three.org

The information contained in this publication is for general information only and should not be used in place of medical consultation. 

Made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from

Genentech Biooncology

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