Colon & Rectal Cancer Center -- News Archive
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Experiencing
Chemotherapy. Most chemotherapy for colorectal cancer is
administered in the outpatient setting, and portable infusion pumps usually
require visits to the doctor for refilling. This article walks you through
an outpatient treatment, telling you what to expect during and afterward.
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How to Communicate about
Needs. There are ways to ask for what you need from loved ones,
adults, children, and friends that will improve your chances of a positive
response.
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Insurance Issues. By
becoming familiar with some of the more common problems patients encounter
in dealing with insurance issues, you may be able to avoid some of them.
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Treatment of Liver Metastases.
Liver metastases in patients diagnosed as stage IV or with a recurrence of
disease can be addressed with a variety of treatments.
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Ostomy. For those colorectal cancer
patients who need ostomies, this article describes what ostomies are, when
they are needed, what types there are, and how to care for them.
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Hospital Staff. A variety of
types of nurses and doctors may care for you in the hospital. This guide
explains what their titles mean.
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In the Hospital. Current
treatment for colorectal cancer almost always includes hospitalization and
surgery. Insights into what to expect once you enter the hospital can help
make your stay brief and successful.
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Treatment of Rectal Cancer by
Stage. This article outlines the basics of typical treatments used today
against rectal cancers. It doesn't discuss rare treatments used outside the
US and Canada or treatments classified as alternative.
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Record Keeping. Keeping
careful records can help you avoid problems now and far into the future.
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Treatment of Colon Cancer by
Stage. This article outlines the basics of typical treatments used
today against colon cancers. It doesn't discuss rare treatments used outside
the US and Canada or treatments classified as alternative.
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