Explore additional resources and tips to navigate life after colorectal cancer treatment. Support for a healthier future
Xmas season can bring joy and togetherness and be a joyful moment; but it can also be an emotionally complex situation, bringing feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, and sadness. The pressures of maintaining holiday traditions, coupled with the emotional and physical toll of illness, can make this time of year especially ...
Use this toolkit to learn more about self-advocacy and how to provide yourself with the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence in order to be comfortable in asserting yourself and communicating your needs clearly.
In this episode of Tush Talks, Patil Mksyartinian, a Program Manager at Colorectal Cancer Canada, answers frequently asked questions about circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) for colorectal cancer (CRC). She discusses the role of ctDNA testing, how it can detect molecular residual disease (MRD), and options for accessing ctDNA testing. For ...
Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a collection of symptoms or issues you may have after undergoing a resection or removal of part or the entire rectum. This Toolkit was designed to offer suggestions that may be helpful to cope with some of the issues and symptoms.
Supportive care/palliative care’s objective is ensuring the best quality of life for the patient with an advanced illness. This means that you and your care team can continue to discuss curative measures and determine what best meets your objectives considering side effects, efficacy, and capacity to do activities that you ...
Colorectal Cancer Canada's mission is to provide information, advocacy, and support to colorectal cancer patients and their loved ones. Our Patient Support Specialists are trained professionals who can help you and your family navigate the physical, social and emotional challenges of cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
It is common for people to experience changes in sex, fertility, and relationships during and after undergoing cancer treatment. Psychological, emotional and physical changes as a result of cancer treatment may cause changes in body image and self-identity, and result in feelings of stress or anxiety in relation to intimacy ...
In chapter 3 of the "Return-to-Work" series, you will explore ways caregivers can manage stressors, seek help from those around them, and navigate through these uncharted territories. This chapter seeks to provide guidance and direction on these concerns while discussing the following topics: talking to your employer, managing your work ...
The “Return-to-work” series by Colorectal Cancer Canada (CCC) provides insights into the concerns and challenges surrounding returning to work or re-entering the job market after a cancer diagnosis. This toolkit highlights the obstacles employees (patients) encounter when returning to work. It provides recommendations and guidance to assist in the planning ...
Looking for more information regarding your nutrition post-treatment? Colorectal Cancer Canada, through its Foods That Fight Cancer program has you covered! This helpful downloadable (and printable) guide feature tons of helpful tips and advice from registered dieticians who work in oncology centers across Canada.
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