Learn about treatment options and strategies for managing colorectal cancer. Support for patients during their care journey.
This educational resource provides a clear and easy-to-understand introduction to how the immune system works and how it helps protect the body from infections and disease. It explains the difference between the innate and adaptive immune systems, introduces key immune cells such as T-cells and B-cells, and describes how antibodies ...
This document explains the significance of biomarker testing in the management of cancer and how this crucial information shapes treatment decisions to achieve optimal outcomes. Tremendous progress has been made in treating colorectal cancer over the last 15 years. In the past, all individuals with colorectal cancer received the same standard therapy. However, we now recognize that each person's colorectal cancer is unique, requiring tailored treatment options. Biomarker testing unlocks precise genetic and molecular details, empowering healthcare providers/oncologists to tailor a personalized treatment plan for you.
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.
Supportive care or palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with serious illnesses. The type of care is focused on providing symptoms and stress relief regarding a life limiting diagnosis. The purpose is to improve quality of life for the patient, families and caregivers. It uses a holistic ...
If you have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and will be undergoing chemotherapy, discuss DPYD testing with your doctor. Less than 1% of patients taking 5-flourouracil (5-FU) and capecitabine die from their treatment. Learn more about DPYD testing in this resource.
This resource shares information about the importance of self-advocacy and tips on how to become an active participant in your cancer care.
Communicating With Your Doctor Regular communication with your doctor is important. Whether you are dealing with a suspicion, diagnosis or coping with the side effects.
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.
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