Support/Resources

Work, school, children, social engagements – whatever your responsibilities include, you certainly don't need the stress of also trying to pencil in colon cancer treatments. Learn how to stay sane throughout your treatment by nurturing your mental health -- it may impact your treatment outcome.

A diagnosis of colon cancer can be frightening. This comprehensive list of support, advocacy, education and research organizations will help you start to learn more about colon cancer including screening, tests, and treatment of the disease.

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A diagnosis of colon cancer is life-altering. Learn how to take care of yourself while fighting this disease. Learn more about support groups, your medical team, resources and self-care tips here. Maintaining your emotional and physical health may help you in the long run.

Learn what to look for when seeking out good-quality colon cancer information on the web.

A list of websites on colon cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and support resources for those diagnosed with cancer.

A list of online cancer support websites.

Up to 80% of people have insomnia during their cancer treatment. Our tips for beating insomnia during cancer care will have you sleeping better in no time.

A list of resources on colon cancer genetic and familial syndromes.

Learn how to offer much-needed support to a family member or friend with cancer.

You can suffer stress symptoms if you're caring for someone with cancer. Stress symptoms can be serious enough that your own physical and mental health suffer. Recognizing the top 5 cancer caregiver stress symptoms is the first step to getting the support you need.

If you're taking care of someone with cancer, you may need to tap into stress reduction tips to keep life on an even keel. Many caregivers feel guilty about taking "me" time, but doing this is important. It will help you stay happier, healthier, and be a better caregiver to your loved one.

A list of helpful books on colon cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and support for those diagnosed with cancer.

Cancer books are a terrific for anyone diagnosed with cancer. You'll love our comprehensive review of some of the best cancer books available.

After cancer treatment, many people feel like celebrating, but if you instead feel a sense of loss or let down, this is perfectly normal.

Our book review of The Cancer Lifeline Cookbook will help you decide if The Cancer Lifeline Cookbook is the right book for you.

Our book review of Complete Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Therapies will help you decide if this is the right book for you.

Our book review of Complete Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Therapies will help you decide if it is the right book for you.

Book review of The End of Overeating. While not full of menus and recipes, as you might hope, this book offers a look at why you may eat more than you should -- and it may shock you.

Our book review of Everyone's Guide to Cancer Supportive Care will help you decide if Everyone's Guide to Cancer Supportive Care is the right book for you.

Our book review of Full Catastrophe Living will help you decide if Full Catastrophe Living is the right book for you.

Our book review of Full Catastrophe Living will help you decide if Full Catastrophe Living is the right book for you.

Our book review of Herbal Medicine, Healing & Cancer will help you decide if Herbal Medicine, Healing & Cancer is the right book for you.

Our book review of Picking Up the Pieces will help you decide if Picking Up the Pieces is the right book for you.

Our book review of Your Brain After Chemo will help you decide if Your Brain After Chemo is the right book for you.

Making your wishes known about end of life care is an important part of coping with a stage 4 cancer diagnosis.

Dealing with a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis is a challenge. If you've been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, you can take steps to help yourself handle this difficult news. Knowing how to take care of your needs will help you deal with stage 4 colon cancer. You can make good choices about what type of cancer care is best for you.

If you elect to have bowel surgery for colon cancer, your treatment success will be placed squarely in the hands of your surgeon. Do your research and learn how to find the right colon surgeon for your needs.

Choosing hospice care is not synonymous with "giving up". Hospice doctors, nurses and caregivers are highly trained professionals who know how to alleviate the symptoms and pain (both physical and mental) associated with end of life care. Learn more about this end of life care and debunk the erroneous myths and fears surrounding this palliative...