Fill out form here . You've probably come to us because you, or a loved one, have been diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer. Living with uncertainty is the biggest challenge for any person faced with a cancer diagnosis. And the anxiety of not knowing what might happen plays out in ways that affect not just the colon cancer survivor, but his or her family members and friends as well. Buddies are colon cancer survivors, caregivers, family and friends.
Buddies share their own stories.
Buddies provide the personal perspective, whether it is coping with side effects, treatment options, life after a colostomy or dealing with the many emotional issues that come with this illness. These people have been down the road you are beginning to travel. CCA believes that taking an active role in one's treatment and medical care is beneficial to patients. This requires being educated about the disease and its treatment. The buddy system does not substitute for diagnosis, treatment or information from a medical care provider.