Colorectal cancer

Guide

• Information Guide and Personal Record

Information session

1. Group classes are being held for colorectal cancer surgical patients and their family.

Where: Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, 7th floor, Ages Cancer Assessment Clinic
Time: 9:30 to 11:30
To Register : Please call 613-737-8501 (Reception) or 613-737-8899, extension 79694

  2. You can also attend a webcast class via your computer (offered in French only). To access, you must:

• Access the OTN webcast web site
• Select the webcast class #10847041 « Ottawa Hospital Colorectal Cancer Surgery Patient Education (FRENCH) »
• View the video

If you have any comments and to complete an evaluation form, please contact Judith Boileau, Clinical Educator.

Purpose

• To prepare you and your family to care for yourselves after your colon or rectal cancer surgery

Objectives

• To describe post operative care including dressing and drain care, and managing nausea and pain
• To understand post operative activity including general activity
• To identify opportunities to take care of your emotional well-being
• To be aware of community resources available

Colorectal Cancer Patient Information Session

Patient Information

• Bowel Surgery, Enhancing your recovery

Patient with Ostomy:

• Managing your colostomy
• Managing your ileostomy
• Managing your urostomy