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A colorectal cancer diagnosis incites not only a physical battle, but an emotional one as well. These sites provide sources of support to patients, caregivers, friends, family, and colorectal cancer survivors trying to cope with the emotional impact of the disease.
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When It's Cancer: The 10 Essential Steps to Follow After Your Diagnosis
"When It's Cancer" is a comprehensive, step-by-step manual for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with cancer.
Top 10 Cancer Memoirs
Cancer memoirs are an excellent source of emotional support for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. These are my top choices for cancer memoirs that are entertaining and insightful.
Book Review: Positive Options for Colorectal Cancer
"Positive Options for Colorectal Cancer" is a must-read for anyone diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer.
Donating to Combined Federal Campaign Charities
It feels good to do good. Why not check out the charities of the Combined Federal Campaign to see if there are any you'd be interested in supporting?
Ten Healthy Actions to Get Yourself out of a Funk
From About's Guide to Holistic Healing: Persistent bad moods can lead to or exacerbate health problems. Do yourself a favor and find some healthy outlets for releasing depressive thoughts and squelching lack-luster activities.
A Day In The Heart of Pain
From About's Guide to Holistic Healing: This is an excerpt from the book "Unattended Sorrow: Recovering from Loss and Reviving the Heart" by Stephen Levine.
Caregiver Burden and the Widower Effect
In couples over age 65, when one person becomes seriously ill or dies, the risk that the caregiver spouse will also become ill or die significantly increases.
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