For Patients

When I heard my doctor say “you have cancer,” I remember going into shock. I dropped the phone, sat down on the floor and started crying. I’d worked on colorectal cancer advocacy for several years prior to my own diagnosis of cervical cancer, helped friends and family manage treatment … I thought I knew what it felt like.

When I heard the words myself, I realized how wrong I had been.

Everyone has their own way of handling a cancer diagnosis. Some people get intensely involved with their treatment; others don’t want to hear that level of detail. There is no right or wrong answer—you know what will work for you.

We—the founders of C3™—have found that we want information. We prepared the following for you as a guide to aid you in understanding your diagnosis and treatment options, and to provide you with a range of resources to help you move through your journey with colorectal cancer.

This information cannot possibly substitute for medical care. Each person’s diagnosis and complete medical situation is unique. Talk to your medical team.

Our information has been written by patients and reviewed by both patients and medical oncologists. Feedback is welcome—please send it to me at nancy.roach@fightcolorectalcancer.org.

We have found that we help ourselves by pushing on behalf of people with colorectal cancer—pushing research, pushing policy, pushing awareness. If you would like to join us, click here.

Nancy Roach
Chair, Board of Directors