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Useful Resources

International organizations

Clinical guidelines

  • ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology) — esmo.org — European guidelines for rectal cancer treatment
  • NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) — nccn.org — Detailed American guidelines, including patient guidelines translated into multiple languages
  • ERAS Society — erassociety.org — Guidelines for enhanced recovery after surgery
  • ASCRS (American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons) — fascrs.org — Clinical practice guidelines
  • ESCP (European Society of Coloproctology) — escp.eu.com — Consensus statements

Patient organizations

  • ECPC (European Cancer Patient Coalition) — ecpc.org — European coalition of cancer patients
  • Colontown — colontown.org — A free online community of more than 250+ private groups for colorectal cancer patients, caregivers, and family
  • Fight Colorectal Cancer — fightcolorectalcancer.org — Patient advocacy and resources
  • United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) — ostomy.org — Resources, support and advocacy for people with a stoma
  • World Ostomy Day — international resources for stoma patients

Romanian organizations

Professional medical societies

  • Romanian Society of Coloproctology (SRCP) — srcoloproctologie.ro — The professional organization of Romanian coloproctology surgeons

Patient associations

  • Liga Română Contra Cancerului — Romanian League Against Cancer, providing information and support for cancer patients

Sources of medical information

The following sources offer validated medical information for patients:

  • ESMO Patient Guides — Patient guides in English, based on ESMO clinical guidelines
  • NCCN Guidelines for Patients — Free patient versions of the NCCN clinical guidelines
  • Cancer.gov (NCI — National Cancer Institute) — cancer.gov — US government oncology information
  • Macmillan Cancer Support — macmillan.org.uk — UK patient information and support

Scientific references

The information on this site is based on:

  • ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines — Rectal Cancer
  • NCCN Guidelines: Rectal Cancer
  • Heald RJ, Ryall RDH. Recurrence and survival after total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer. Lancet. 1986
  • ERAS Society — Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Rectal/Pelvic Surgery
  • International Watch & Wait Database (IWWD)
  • Habr-Gama A et al. Complete clinical response after neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy for distal rectal cancer

Recommendations

When searching for medical information online, make sure the source is trustworthy: websites of professional medical societies, academic institutions or recognized health organizations. Avoid making medical decisions based on unverified sources or social media.