Managing the Side Effects of Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Learn about effective medical and complementary ways to prevent, manage or reduce impact and severity, and cope with treatment side effects. Come way equipped with a list of options and things to consider when choosing what is best for you.
Speakers: Dr. Sharlene Gill (Medical Oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies at BC Cancer), Dr. Shilo Lefresne (Radiation Oncologist, BC Cancer)
Panel: Ms. Rebecca Latimer (advanced nurse practitioner, BC Cancer), Aneta Fishman (Stage 3b CRC Survivor, CCC Ambassador).

[@SusieAspen]

I really am having a hard time putting that first chemo pill in my mouth, knowing all the side effects. Yes, I was hi-jacked and relate to the lady exactly.

[@jamescleland9877]

As a patient things happen too fast and too slow. When I was given my treatment plan it was information overload. Paper info was helpful. I found accessing a dietician and a psychologist helped a lot.

[@coloncanada]

Thank you James for sharing this and highlighting how important these resources are and that there are so many way to have access to them. If ever you are interested in sharing your experience with our larger Colorectal Cancer Canada community, please don't hesitate to reach out to us: [e-mail]

[@happydays59]

Thanks for the information. I was just told I have signs of cancer after my colonoscopy. Waiting for my MRI and CT scan. I'm scared and looking for all info I can get. So far it's not helping my anxiety.

[@coloncanada]

Hello! Please reach out to us at [e-mail]. We're happy to help.