Coping with Colon Cancer

By Donna Myers, About.com Guide to Colon Cancer

No doubt about it, colon cancer changes your life. Having colon cancer requires coping with a diagnosis, treatment, life with cancer, and the uncertainty it brings. Loving someone who has colon cancer requires many of the same coping skills but with a different twist. These articles provide detailed information for coping with colon cancer, as well as genetic diseases (like FAP) that increase a person's chances of developing colon cancer.

1. Sources of Emotional Support
2. Ways to Enhance Your Recovery

Sources of Emotional Support

A colon cancer diagnosis incites not only a physical battle, but an emotional one as well. These articles provide sources of support to patients, caregivers, friends, family, and colon cancer survivors trying to cope with the emotional impact of the disease.

• Top Colon Cancer Blogs
• Cancer Memoirs
• The Art of Dealing with Cancer

Ways to Enhance Your Recovery

Although it may seem you have no control over your life while dealing with colon cancer, there are many things you can do to enhance your recovery from treatment, reduce the chances of a recurrence, and increase your quality of life while combatting colon cancer.

• Studies Find that Exercise Increases Colon Cancer Survival Rate
• Reiki Therapy Effective in Treating Cancer-Related Fatigue
• Extreme Obesity Associated with Worse Colon Cancer Prognosis
• Study Links Western Diet to Colon Cancer Recurrence