Advice of Colon Cancer

Lose Weight

by Tammy

my wonderful x skillful surgeon saved my life a while ago x will again soon with another op

by cait ni cadlaig

Attitude

by Houston

eat fruits for extra fluid, do not refrodgerate

by Lydia

Exercise: Move around as much as you can. Rest when you absolutely need to. Helps with recovery.

by Sean

Hydrating through treatment is key.

by Heather

I've been on minocyclene since the start of chemo for rash breakouts

by Angel

Having my mom with me, she died 4 yrs. before I got real sick.

by Tammy

the support of my son x my friends

by cait ni cadlaig

Sense of humor

by Houston

having a good spokes person, ours was our family doctor

by Lydia

Question: Ask lots of questions of your doctor. Then ask more. Understand what's going on and why.

by Sean

Walk 20 minutes every day. Speed and distance don't matter.

by Heather

My little family has gotten me thru this

by Angel

My children

by Tammy

massage does help lift the pain for a short time when i have it done x can afford to do

by cait ni cadlaig

Online support groups,

by Houston

know there is light at the end of the tunnel, just fight to get there

by Lydia

Support: Get help, even if you don't think you need it. Network with others like you. You are NOT alone!

by Sean

Tell your dr all of your symptoms, no matter how benign.

by Heather

Stories of hope make my fight even harder

by Angel