Courage Against Cancer
After colorectal cancer surgery and chemotherapy, foods that may support gut recovery include easily digestible soluble fiber sources, fermented foods with live cultures, lean proteins, and anti-inflammatory fats. Reintroducing these gradually — always guided by your oncology care team — may hel…
Chemotherapy — especially regimens used in colorectal cancer treatment like FOLFOX and FOLFIRI — can significantly disrupt the gut microbiome. While probiotics and dietary changes cannot fully “restore” the microbiome overnight, research suggests they may support gradual recovery alongside your …
For most adults at average risk, colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45, per U. S.
What the Evidence Actually Says About Genomic and Microbiome Testing in Colorectal Cancer Recovery
No. The CAC Wellness Playbook is a wellness coaching program, not a medical service.
Nausea and appetite loss are among the most common and disruptive side effects of colorectal cancer chemotherapy — and at Courage Against Cancer (CAC), we hear about them from nearly every patient in the CAC Wellness Playbook program. The good news is that these symptoms are manageable, and your…
What to Expect From the CAC Wellness Playbook — Your Next Step After a Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis
Bowel function after a colectomy typically begins returning within 2–6 weeks, but full recovery can take 3–12 months depending on how much colon was removed, whether a temporary ostomy was created, and individual healing factors. Talk to your doctor about what a realistic timeline looks like for…
A positive BRCA2 result means you carry a gene variant linked to elevated risk for several cancers, including pancreatic cancer. It is not a diagnosis.
At Courage Against Cancer (CAC), we hear this question often: why does my gut feel completely different during chemo? Chemotherapy — especially FOLFOX and FOLFIRI regimens used in colorectal cancer — doesn’t only target cancer cells.