The Wellness Community

Frankly Speaking About Colorectal Cancer

(Second edition)

Additional colorectal cancer information and support

C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition

1-877-4CRC-111 Answer Line
www.FightColorectalCancer.org

Offers a free newsletter and colorectal cancer answer line with information about the latest advances in colorectal cancer research, detailed online information about colorectal cancer, and opportunities to get involved and take action in the fight against colorectal cancer through a wide variety of activities.

Colon Cancer Alliance

1-877-422-2030
www.ccalliance.org

This national patient advocacy group offers a buddy program, online community (chat room, message board, listserv) as well as information about colorectal cancer and opportunities to get involved in advocacy activities.

1-888-793-WELL (9355)
www.thewellnesscommunity.org

Provides free emotional support, education and hope for people with all types of cancer and their loved ones in over 100 locations nationwide and online. Visit the website to find a Wellness Community near you.

American Cancer Society (ACS)

1-800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org

Provides local support, resources and information for all types of cancer, including colorectal cancer.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

www.cancer.gov

Provides information about screening, diagnosis, and treatment advances for all types of cancer, including colorectal cancer.

"I know cancer can destroy some relationships because it’s such a burden. But if you have enough faith in each other and love for each other you can conquer anything. I’ve always been a provider, but my wife, who had rectal cancer, was also a provider, so it was hard for her to have me providing for her. We just had to be honest with each other. I said, ‘I need you and I want you to be here and this is what we have to do. No if ands or buts.’"

– Scott

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