Johns Hopkins Patient Guide to Colon and Rectal Cancer

Johns Hopkins Patient Guide to Colon and Rectal Cancer is a concise patient guide on treating and coping with colorectal cancer. About the Series: Learning that you or someone you love has cancer is devastating, and feeling lost and powerless is a common immediate response. The Johns Hopkins Patientsa (TM) Guides are designed to alleviate your anxiety, empower you with information, and enable you to fully understand your treatment options. Each book in this series is dedicated to a specific type of cancer. The information is there to help lighten your burden and to assist you in becoming an active participant in your care. Cancer rarely allows us to take a diversion from life, and offering guidance on how to continue to live life while working hard on getting well is part of the outcome we hope to help you achieve.

AcknowledgementsContributors
Chapter1 First Steps--I've Been Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer
Chapter2 My Team--Meeting Your Treatment Team
Chapter3 Taking Action--Comprehensive Treatment Considerations
Chapter4 Side Effects of Treatment--Be Proactive!
Chapter5 Straight Talk
Chapter6 Maintaining Balance--Work and Life During Treatment
Chapter7 Surviving Colorectal Cancer: Re-engaging in Mind and Body Health After Treatment
Chapter8 Managing Risk--What If My Cancer Comes Back?
Chapter9 What Then--My Cancer Isn't Curable
Chapter10 Trusted Resources--Additional Information About Colorectal Cancer and Its Treatment