Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 6, Number 10, 1 October 1989 — Free information on colorectal cancer [ARTICLE]

Free information on colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is one of the most eommon cancers in Hawai'i and the U.S. It is also one of the most curable when detected early. The sooner the disease is found and treated, the better the chances are of its being cured. To fmd out more about colorectal cancer people may eall the Univ'ersity of Hawaii Cancer Research Center's Cancer Information Service (CIS). A trained cancer counselor will talk to cal!ers. A tree brochure developed by the Nahonal Cancer Institute is availab!e on request. This pamphlet describes the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer īn concise yet easy-to-understand terms. The cancer counselor ran answer questions, discuss treatment options, and refer callers to physicians and community services for cancer patients. Callers ean reach the CIS by calling 524-1234 weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Neighbor lsland residents may eall collect.