Biomarker Testing and Targeted Therapy for Cancer Treatment

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.

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Colorectal Cancer Self-Advocacy Toolkit

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.

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Nourish: eat well after treatment

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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Never Too Young (N2Y) Toolkit

Most colorectal cancer resources are designed with older patients and caregivers in mind. Through the Never Too Young program, Colorectal Cancer Canada aims to change that. This resource was created to provide early age-onset colorectal cancer patient and their caregiver(s) the opportunity to learn more about the various topic areas ...

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Clinical Trials One-Pager

This information sheet on clinical trials was created in collaboration with Clinical Trials Ontario. It aims to demystify clinical trials and their importance to medical advances.

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My Colon Cancer Companion: Patient Journal

My Colon Cancer Companion Patient Journal was inspired by conversations within the community of colorectal cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and health professionals. These conversations revealed that many patients required additional materials and assistance with non-clinical aspects of their experiences. In a perfect world, every patient would have a nurse navigator ...

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Is my treatment working? Do I really have no evidence of disease?

In this webinar Dr. Minetta Liu, Medical Oncologist and Chief Medical Officer at Natera, and Dr. Michael Raphael, Medical Oncologist at Odette Cancer Center, will discuss ctDNA and how Signatera™ can help patients with early-stage colorectal cancer guide treatment and detect cancer recurrence earlier. Dr. Liu will provide an overview ...

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Demystifying Palliative Care

Palliative care is often considered synonymous with end-of-life care, but it can in fact provide a means for patients with serious illnesses and their families to improve their quality of life at all stages of illness. Join our Patient Support Specialist Chana Cohen and Zelda Freitas, Clinical Senior Advisor of ...

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Self-Care for Cancer Patients

In this Tush Talk, Chana Cohen, our Patient Support Specialist, was joined by our special guest Ilene Shiller, a Program Manager at Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation. Chana and Ilene explored the topics of stress, types of self-care, barriers to self-care, and how to best overcomes these barriers.

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Fertility Preservation for CRC Survivors

For our fourth Tush Talk, we were joined by our special guest Dr. Katz, Certified Sexuality Counselor and Clinical Nurse Specialist at CancerCare Manitoba, to explore fertility preservation for CRC survivors.

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