Supporting a Loved One with Colorectal Cancer: Tips for Caregivers
A colorectal cancer diagnosis can have a profound impact not only on the patient but also on their loved ones who become caregivers. As a...
The After-Effects: Clustering, Dumping, and Tenesmus – What’s Going On Here??
Colorectal cancer and its treatments can bring about various changes in the body, not only during active treatment but also in the post-treatment phase. For...
The Role of Exercise in Colorectal Cancer Recovery
Colorectal cancer is a challenging disease that requires comprehensive treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Alongside medical interventions, lifestyle factors play a crucial role in...
LAR Surgery: The Pros, Cons, and Survival Rates in Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is a significant health concern, affecting thousands of individuals worldwide. Among the various treatment options available for this disease, LAR (Low Anterior Resection)...
Surgery: Colostomy – Reversal vs. Permanent
For individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer, surgery is often a critical part of the treatment plan. In some cases, a colostomy may be performed as...
Beyond: Getting Tested for Lynch Syndrome
Colorectal cancer is a complex disease with various factors contributing to its development. One important factor is Lynch syndrome, a hereditary condition that increases the...
Beyond: Survival Rates for Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, affecting both men and women. Survival rates are often a topic of interest for those...
Beyond NED: Follow-Up Scheduling for Labs & Scans in Colorectal Cancer
Receiving the news of being NED (No Evidence of Disease) after colorectal cancer treatment is a moment of relief and hope for many patients. However,...
Pain Meds – Opioids and the Alternatives: Finding Effective Relief in Colorectal Cancer
Pain management is a critical aspect of colorectal cancer treatment, as patients may experience pain from the cancer itself or as a side effect of...
Planning: Hospice – Exploring Choices and Alternatives in Colorectal Cancer Care
Colorectal cancer is a challenging journey, and as the disease progresses, patients and their families may face difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care. Hospice care is...
Lifestyle Choices to Lower Your Colorectal Cancer Risk
Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon or rectum and is one of the most common and potentially preventable cancers. While...
Colon Cancer Screening: Why It’s Crucial and What to Expect
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a prevalent and potentially deadly disease that affects thousands of individuals each year. Fortunately, early detection through...
Understanding Colorectal Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer or rectal cancer, is a prevalent and potentially life-threatening disease that affects the large intestine (colon) and the...
My 90 Day Cancer Update
Update: After five years of chemo, radiation treatments and numerous surgeries, I am FINALLY in remission (NED). It took three long battles with cancer (1-colorectal...
I’m Back!
So my surgery was canceled and I was told that the whole house needs to be healthy, I have to get all new scans, new...
The Launch of My New Blog
Welcome to the Fighting CRC Podcast Website! The purpose of my blog is to provide valuable information to colorectal cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare providers....