We understand that the experience of receiving a diagnosis and treatment is not just medical—it is also personal. Having accurate information and knowing where to find 支持 and resources can help the process go more smoothly, for you and your family.
Support and services
We offer a range of patient- and family-centered services and resources from the moment of diagnosis, throughout treatment, 及以后:
- Accessing health records: Use the secure myDH portal to access your electronic health record, including information about test results, past medical appointments, surgical procedures, 住院治疗, 处方, 过敏, 免疫接种, 和更多的.
- 计费 and charges: Get help with billing, insurance, and financial assistance.
- Oncology nutrition services: Work with dietitians who are certified specialists in oncology nutrition to 支持 patients and caregivers in managing symptoms and side effects of treatment.
- 造口术护理: For more information about stomas and ostomies, please visit the ostomy team's website.
- 姑息治疗: Get holistic 支持 from our palliative care team, which works closely with patients, 他们所爱的人, and their health care team.
- Patient and Family Support 服务: Access free programs to enhance the well-being of patients with cancer and their caregivers, including yoga and exercise classes, a range of programs, 支持团体, 治疗技术, 创造性艺术.
- Sharing difficult decisions: Get help with making difficult health care decisions.
教育
We encourage you to visit the following resources about colon and rectal surgery:
- American 癌症 Society: Funding and conducting cancer research, sharing expert information, 支持ing patients, and spreading the word about prevention
- 癌症护理: The leading national organization provides free, professional 支持 services and information to help people manage the emotional, 实用, and financial challenges of cancer
- Crohn's and Colitis Foundation: A non-profit organization dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improving the quality of life of those affected by these diseases
- Ileostomy Pre-Operative 教育 Series: This five-part video series provides patients and caregivers with an overview of ileostomy care, 维护, and 实用 considerations for life with an ileostomy
- National Comprehensive 癌症 Network (NCCN): Improving the quality, 有效性, and efficiency of cancer care to help patients live better lives
- Patient Resource Library—American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeon (ASCRS): 教育al videos for patients with diseases and conditions related to the colon, 直肠, 和肛门
- United Ostomy Associations of America: Promotes quality of life for people with ostomies and continent diversions through information, 支持, 宣传, 和协作
Video: Treatment of hemorrhoids
在这个视频中, 埃里克·米兰, PA-C, discusses some simple ways to treat and prevent hemorrhoids at home.
Video: Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
在这个视频中, 埃里克·米兰, PA-C, discusses how you can treat diverticular disease at home.