The Colon
Cancer Alliance (CCA), a proud member of Community Health Charities, is the
leading national patient advocacy organization dedicated to increasing
screening rates and survivorship. Ask the hundreds of thousands of people helped
each year and they will tell you that CCA is an active, caring community. They
know first-hand how devastating this cancer can be. But they also know it
doesn’t have to be this way.
Each year, CCA
programs reach more communities and each year, they see more people getting
screened and beating this disease. They know that a future free of colon cancer
isn’t just a dream – it can be a reality. But, they can’t do it alone. CCA staff
and volunteers are committed to taking action both nationally and locally
through a variety of resources.
- Newly Diagnosed: If you have recently been diagnosed
with colon, rectal or anal cancer, you probably have quite a few questions and
some worries.
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Colon Cancer Overview: Colon cancer, when discovered early,
is highly treatable.
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Treatment: Treatment depends mainly on the location of the tumor in the
colon or rectum and the stage of the disease.
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Quality of Life Issues: To people with colorectal cancer,
quality of life is defined by the severity of the disease.
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Financial Issues: A diagnosis of
cancer can cause emotional and physical stress. It can also cause a severe
financial strain on the patient and the family.
For more
information, please visit www.ccalliance.org
Source: Colon Cancer Alliance
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