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Gastrointestinal Cancer

Patient Support & Education

As you surf the Web, you may come across depressing or scary statistics about cancer. However, statistics are averages, and since none of us are average, they cannot be applied to an individual. How well any individual patient does depends on:

The exact molecular biology of the cancer, which is extremely variable
How well a patient responds to treatment, which is unknown until tried
The individual’s general fitness and attitude

Whatever your diagnosis, it is important that you make an informed decision on the best course of action, guided and advised by experts in the treatment of your particular cancer.

Cancer Information and Counseling Line

(800) 525-3777
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mountain time

The CICL is a nationally recognized service that offers telephone counseling for people with cancer, as well as their friends and family members. This unique, free service is provided by the AMC Cancer Research Center, an affiliate of the University of Colorado Cancer Center.

During a short-term telephone session, our trained CICL counselors take time to talk with you about your cancer concerns. All calls are confidential
Our counselors provide well-informed and caring support. They offer simple, clear answers to medical questions. They help you to address your issues and figure out how to communicate with others about your diagnosis
After treatment is complete, your CICL counselor can help you adjust to your life as a survivor

Monfort Family Cancer Resource Center

The free Monfort Family Cancer Resource Center is a rich resource for people with cancer, regardless of whether you are receiving treatment at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Some of the support we provide includes:

An American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Navigator, who helps you find your way through the cancer system and uncover resources to help you
A variety of books related to specific cancer types
Support groups and educational classes at our facility and in the local area
Computers with Internet access
Information about lodging and transportation services near our facility
Audio/visual materials for use during your treatment at UCCC. Topics include: stress release, guided imagery, stories, spirituality and relaxation
Tours of UCCC for new patients, caregivers and special "Lemonade Tours" for children of cancer patients

LIVESTRONG Member

We are one of seven national members of the Lance Armstrong Foundation LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence Network, which is a joint effort to:

Provide essential cancer survivorship services
Increase the effectiveness of survivorship care through research, development of new services and sharing of best practices

Harness the expertise and experience of leading medical centers to significantly increase progress in the field of cancer survivorship

Cancer Education Seminars

Annual Colorado Cancer Day Event Presented by the University of Colorado Cancer Center (UCCC) – An educational update on diagnosing, treating and surviving common cancers. Held each fall, it contains parallel sessions designed for doctors and other health professionals, or for the general public and anyone who has been touched by cancer.