Colorectal Cancer

Find the support you need
If you have had a colostomy, follow-up is an important concern. You may feel worried or isolated from normal activities. Whether it is temporary or permanent, there are health care professionals trained to help you. Also, there are programs offering information and support. Joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems can often help the stress of any illness.

Support programs exist in a variety of formats, including counseling, support groups, and self-help programs. For those who cannot attend meetings, there are also on-line mechanisms that may allow a patient to "chat" with other people facing similar situations. These types of programs can provide a way for you to relate your experience firsthand with others and may provide treatment-related tips about drug side-effects that will be helpful to you.

More Information about Colorectal Cancer:

Academy of Molecular Imaging's World of PET
Colon Cancer Alliance
American Cancer Society
National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance
Medline Plus Colorectal Cancer
National Cancer Institute