Discovering you have cancer can be confusing and upsetting. Because cancer is a complicated disease that takes my different forms you will need to visit with a specialist know as a Medical Oncologist.

As you move beyond the initial shock of learning that you have cancer, you have many good reasons to be optimistic. In most cases, decisions do not need to be made within a day or two of finding out you have cancer, and taking time to determine the best course of treatment will not affect the outcome of your disease.

First you need to gather basic information about your cancer, its stage, prognosis and treatment. Here at Colorado Hematology - Oncology our physcians' stand ready to provide you with that information.

Do not forget, you are not alone in your fight against cancer. Fighting cancer is a team effort that involves family, friends and your health care team here at Colorado Hematology - Oncology.