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...
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...
How to Deal with Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic
If you have recently been diagnosed with colorectal cancer or are undergoing treatment such as pre or post-surgical chemotherapy, radiation treatments or the numerous at-home...