Resources

It can be hard to find information about rectal cancer specifically, and that’s because it is often linked with colon cancer. Turns out they are two different cancers with different statistics and treatment plans. Here are some helpful resources I came across:

Mental Health

You could do this on your own, but it will be a lot harder. Connect with your cancer team or health insurance and ask about these options to support your mental health during this tough time.

  • Therapy can be an incredibly powerful tool when going through such a life-changing event. Check with your cancer center to see if they have a cancer therapist available or if they have any recommendations.

  • Music therapy is a health profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. This can include guided imagery as well.

  • Cancer groups an be extremely beneficial, check your local area for possible groups to join! For the greater Minneapolis area Gilda's Club is one to check out.

“Hope” is the thing with feathers -

That perches in the soul -

And sings the tune without the words -

And never stops - at all -

Emily Dickinson

Physical Health

Seek out help with how to safely stay active during your cancer journey.

 Social Media

Social media helped me so much to normalize my cancer diagnosis, my ostomy, and just this new way of navigating through the world after this big change.