The CRCtalks web series is an interactive dialogue where patients and caregivers can feel heard and supported.
From the clinic to your screen, leading experts in colorectal cancer care participate to magnify critical conversations. Attend to ask questions, vote in polls, and learn more about how to navigate colorectal cancer.
Join us for a discussion with expert physicians on minimally invasive interventional radiology (IR) and interventional oncology (IO) treatments for colorectal cancer, including procedures like ablation and radiation therapy. Discover how these treatments can reduce invasiveness and improve patient quality of life.
Matthew Loscalzo, L.C.S.W., of City of Hope, highlights the fears and struggles common among colorectal cancer patients and shares ways to have open and compassionate conversations about them.
Dr. Louise Connell of Memorial Sloan Kettering discusses the latest updates in liver-directed therapies, or treatments for colorectal cancers that have spread to the liver. You can also learn more about liver-directed therapy on our website.
Biomarker testing can dramatically impact a patient’s treatment plan and outcomes. Learn more about this important science and how patients can get tested with Dr. Christopher Lieu, Co-Director of GI Medical Oncology at UCCC.
Valaree Williams, a registered dietitian at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, shares how to optimize nutrition and hydration, adapt a diet to long-term cancer impacts, and more.
Clinical trials can be intimidating, but a little knowledge can go a long way toward having a positive experience. David Fenstermacher, PhD, provides an introduction to clinical trials for patients and caregivers.
Jennifer R. Klemp, PhD, MPH, MA, of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, shares strategies you can use to protect your well-being in survivorship, including recurrence monitoring, germline testing, and self-care.
It’s scary to hear the “c” word, especially when you’re only 36. A million questions ran through Gabriel Leblanc’s mind, but only one seemed to matter. “How was I going to get through this?” Gabriel said.
Several different types of colonoscopy prep regimens are available today, including prescription and over-the-counter options. While it is important to consult your healthcare provider for guidance, it can be helpful to conduct some of your own research.
Up to 40% of cancer patients report marijuana usage to relieve or improve their symptoms. But what does the research say about weed and cancer?