This is an organization that is here for people like you and I, who desperately require support, guidance and above all education so that we can get through the ups and downs that we go through when battling this horrible disease.  CCRAN furnishes patients and caregivers with valuable monthly support groups wherein we are able to tell our stories and receive the best up to date information about the management of the disease and the most current medicines and therapies designed to help us.

I was made aware of CCRAN from a doctor I was accidently referred to and it changed our lives.  I decided to call the number and spoke with Filomena and as soon as I spoke with her I indeed knew that I had called “the right place”.  She was passionate, caring and a wealth of knowledge. She encouraged us to attend monthly colorectal cancer information and support group meetings.  We started to attend these meetings and they have provided us with a wealth of information, support and friendship. 

Geoff was given the all clear after his 12 rounds of chemo and we were thrilled.  Then less than 2 years later it returned with a vengeance.  Stage IV – colon, liver, lungs and bones.  I remember calling Filomena in tears and she said, “there are no tears here, together we are going to fight”.   The next thing I know, she made sure we got in to see one of the best doctors so we could find out what our options were