Support

Supportive resources for patients, family and friends:

• Stop Colon Cancer Now Search hundreds of outpatient surgery centers to schedule a colonoscopy near you.

• Colon Cancer Alliance
  Connect with the advocacy organization’s 37,000 members, call their helpline or get involved.

• Chris4LifeFoundation
  A non-profit committed to significantly improving the treatment experience for patients and caregivers.

• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  Advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence and innovation in endoscopy.

• American College of Gastroenterology
  Advancing gastroenterology, improving patient care.

• American Gastroenterological Association
  Advancing the Science and Practice of Gastroenterology.
• American Cancer Society Information and resources for patients, loved ones, caregivers, professionals and more.
• American Gastroenterological Association Patient Center Patient information on procedures, diet and GI conditions.
• American Society for Gastroinestinal Endoscopy: Patient Information Watch patient educational videos and read brochures in English and Spanish.
• American College of Gastroenterology Representing more than 10,000 digestive health specialists, ACG provides unbiased, up-to-date information for patients and the public.
• Cancer Care Free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer.
• Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada Canadian non-profit dedicated to increasing awareness, supporting patients and advocacy.

Recommended reading:

• American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer by American Cancer Society
• Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health by the Mayo Clinic
• The Cancer Survival Cookbook by Donna L. Weihofen, RD
• Positive Options for Colorectal Cancer: Self-help and Treatment by Carol Ann Larson
• Living With Colon Cancer: Beating the Odds by Eliza Wood Livingston
• 100 Questions & Answers About Colorectal Cancer by David Bub

Wellness communities:

• Crohn’s & Me An online community for people whose lives are affected by Crohn’s disease – patients, friends and family.
• The Wellness Community Connect with others who know what you’re going through as a cancer patient or caregiver.

Cancer blogs:

• Colon Cancer Channel-Health Diaries The Colon Cancer Channel is part of the Health Diaries network, which publishes blogs, articles and news on health and fitness topics.
• Blog For a Cure Blog For a Cure works to give cancer patients a place to publish their struggles, fears, questions and concerns – and a community to support them.
• RedToeNail.org A community of members, who are either cancer patients or caregivers to cancer patients, creates all of the site’s content.