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What You Need to Know about Cancer of the Colon and Rectum

Index of the Booklet:
           Understanding the Cancer Process
           The Colon and Rectum
           Understanding Colorectal Cancer
           Colorectal Cancer: Who's at Risk?
           Colorectal Cancer: Reducing the Risk
           Detecting Cancer Early
           Recognizing Symptoms
           Diagnosing Colorectal Cancer
           Stages of Colorectal Cancer
           Treatment for Colorectal Cancer
           Side Effects
           The Importance of Follow-up Care
           Providing Emotional Support
           Questions for Your Doctor
           Glossary

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Financial Assistance for Cancer Care - provides an extensive listing of resources available that may offer financial assistance to help cover costs of cancer care.

	Top 10 Questions after Cancer Diagnosis - Virtual Hospital provides this informative lecture hitting all the major points about diagnosis and treatment.
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