Comprehensive Colorectal Cancer Resources and Support Guide

National Organizations and Support Groups

American Cancer Society (ACS)

• Phone: 1-800-227-2345
• Website: www.cancer.org
• Support services, educational materials, and financial assistance programs

Colorectal Cancer Alliance

• Phone: 1-877-422-2030
• Website: www.ccalliance.org
• Patient navigation, support groups, and screening information

Medical Information Resources

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

• Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER
• Website: www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal
• Clinical trials database and treatment information

NCCN Guidelines for Patients

• Website: www.nccn.org/patients
• Evidence-based treatment guidelines in patient-friendly format

Financial Assistance Programs

CancerCare

• Phone: 1-800-813-HOPE
• Financial assistance for treatment-related costs
• Free counseling services

Patient Advocate Foundation

• Phone: 1-800-532-5274
• Insurance appeals assistance
• Copayment relief program

Online Support Communities

• Colontown.org - Online support community
• Smart Patients Colorectal Cancer Community
• Cancer Support Community's Discussion Boards

Local Resources

Support Groups

• Contact your hospital's cancer center
• Local ACS chapter meetings
• Cancer support centers in your area

Transportation Services

• Road to Recovery (ACS)
• Local medical transport services
• Volunteer driver programs

Additional Resources

Nutrition Support

• Registered dietitian referrals
• Nutrition guidelines during treatment
• Dietary supplements information

Mental Health Support

• Oncology social workers
• Licensed counselors specializing in cancer care
• Support group facilitators