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    Colorectal cancer resources and support

    Get support for patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, and other people impacted by colorectal cancer. Whether you're looking for information about financial aid or just need an ally to talk to, you'll find the support you need. Because no one should have to go through colorectal cancer alone.

    Helpful resources for people facing colorectal cancer

    We're here to help you and your loved ones get through this challenging time. Learn more about our support programs below.

    Live helpline

    The Alliance's cancer care team is here to assist colorectal cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.

    Financial resource assistance

    Cancer is challenging, and financial concerns make it even harder. The Alliance's cancer care team can help you find resources.

    Buddy Program

    A vetted Buddy who has been through a similar diagnosis can share meaningful and useful advice that helped them get through colorectal cancer. You can also apply to be a Buddy.

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    How to live well with colorectal cancer

    As a patient, caring for yourself beyond treatment is important. We recommend an integrative, holistic approach to self-care.

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    Young-onset colorectal cancer

    Colorectal cancer is affecting a rising number of young people. The Alliance’s Never Too Young (N2Y) Program, with the support of a dedicated Taskforce, is changing how the world sees this disease. Together, we’re increasing awareness, building a community, and learning more about young-onset colorectal cancer. Learn more about the unique challenges that young-onset colorectal cancer patients and survivors face.

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    Online communities

    No one should experience colorectal cancer alone. Join our online communities to find the critical answers and support you need faster than ever. Our national network of survivors and advocates is standing ready to be your ally.

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    Palliative care

    Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with a serious illness. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage, and it can be combined with curative treatment.

    Hospice

    Colorectal cancer patients may use hospice care for end-of-life support, focusing on comfort rather than curative treatment. 

    I felt like I was on the edge of a cliff about to fall over when Stephanie, a patient navigator, helped to calm me down. She pointed me toward life-altering resources that gave me hope that things wouldn’t always be this way.

    Gabriel L.
    Survivor
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    Colorectal cancer resource library

    Looking for more resources to help you and your loved ones navigate colorectal cancer? Visit our resource library to find articles, videos, guides, and other helpful information.

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    A blood test that sees what scans can't

    For many cancer patients, the end of active treatment brings a new kind of dread. Scans every few months and anxious waits for results. A blood test is changing that experience for a growing number of patients.

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    HAI therapy proves pivotal for pioneering patient

    When Helen was diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer, the biggest concern for her medical team was that her cancer had spread to her liver. One type of therapy, hepatic artery infusion, offered a path forward, but there was a catch. Nobody at her hospital had ever done it before. She'd have to be first.

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