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How to Care for Your Mental Health if You Have Colon Cancer
Many colorectal cancer survivors deal with mental health challenges, but the disease doesn’t have to define you
Cómo cuidar tu salud mental si tienes cáncer de colon
Muchos sobrevivientes de cáncer colorrectal enfrentan dificultades de la salud mental, pero la enfermedad no tiene que definirte
My Doctor Dismissed My Colon Cancer Red Flags as Normal Pregnancy Symptoms
I had to go septic before doctors paid attention
You Can’t Choose Your Genes
But if you learn what your genetic code is saying, you can choose your response
Cómo manejar un diagnóstico de cáncer colorrectal
Un diagnóstico de cáncer colorrectal puede causar mucha angustia. Aquí encontrarás que debes hacer.
Cáncer colorrectal 101
Información sobre los principios básicos del cáncer colorrectal, quién tiene más riesgo y cómo puedes incrementar tus probabilidades de supervivencia si desarrollas la enfermedad
My Symptoms Were Dismissed as Hemorrhoids, but I Had Colon Cancer
My cancer diagnosis led me to appreciate the little things — and learn to dance
When I was 32, I Was Getting Ready to Marry and Have Kids. Then I Was Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer.
I never imagined I could get colorectal cancer at such a young age
We Need to Talk About Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is deadly, but it’s also highly preventable. The first step is talking about it.
Navigating a Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis
A colorectal cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Here’s what to do next.
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