Good communication between patients, family caregivers, and the health care team is very important in cancer care.
Review Date: Tuesday, December 01, 2015
NIH National Cancer Institute
View more than 100 organizations nationwide that provide emotional, practical, and financial support services for people with cancer and their families.
Review Date: Monday, December 01, 2014
NIH National Cancer Institute
Have you had a cancer diagnosis? The 4th Angel Mentoring Program offers free, one-on-one, telephone based, confidential outreach and support from someone who has successfully made the same journey you are about to begin – the journey towards recovery.
Review Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative (CARES)
No matter where you are along the path of your survivorship, having good skills to negotiate and communicate your needs are some of your best weapons to use against cancer. These materials, programs and skill-building tools will enable you to become an effective self-advocate.
Review Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Beyond The Shock® is an online resource for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, offering educational videos, an online community, questions and answers, and stories of hope.
Review Date: Monday, December 01, 2014
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
This booklet contains listings of organizations that provide information on preventing, treating and living with cancer.
Review Date: Friday, October 31, 2014
American Institute for Cancer Research
This free, self-learning audio program will help you develop important skills to better meet and understand the challenges of living with cancer.
Review Date: Tuesday, December 08, 2015
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Here are some suggestions for getting through cancer and surviving it well.
Review Date: Sunday, February 24, 2013
The Oral Cancer Foundation
This website provides information about chemotherapy to patients and their families, supplementing what they may already have learned about the treatment.
Review Date: Monday, October 29, 2012
The Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative (CARES)
This National Cancer Institute booklet was written to help persons who have gone through the struggles of diagnosis, treatment, and perhaps recurrence of cancer, persons for whom a cure or long-term remission is no longer likely.
Review Date: Monday, June 01, 2015
NIH National Cancer Institute
A concise overview of some of the most important survivor issues and practical ideas to help cancer survivors look ahead.
Review Date: Friday, April 03, 2015
NIH National Cancer Institute
The American Cancer Society has free programs and services to help people with cancer and their loved ones manage their lives through treatment and recovery, and find the emotional support they need. Learn more about the services and programs they offer.
Review Date: Monday, June 01, 2015
American Cancer Society
It is normal for someone undergoing cancer treatment to feel distressed about hair loss. Keep in mind that your hair will probably grow back and learn some steps to minimize the problem.
Review Date: Monday, June 01, 2015
American Cancer Society
Cancer patients often feel more comfortable and secure being cared for at home. Learn about home care services and financial assistance available from public and private sources.
Review Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2015
NIH National Cancer Institute
Information for cancer patients and their families on finding financial help, insurance coverage, support organizations, and end-of-life planning.
Review Date: Wednesday, December 02, 2015
NIH National Cancer Institute
National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) chapters have been established so that no woman, family member or friend should feel alone while battling cervical cancer and HPV. Locate a NCCC chapter in your area.
Review Date: Friday, August 28, 2015
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
These individual survivorship stories can help educate and inspire childhood cancer survivors to embrace their future, recognize their conquests and successfully handle the challenges ahead of them.
Review Date: Monday, January 18, 2016
National Children's Cancer Society
If you are a person with cancer, understanding what costs to expect before starting treatment can help you manage your finances. Learn about the financial cost of cancer in the US and how your health care team can help you.
Review Date: Monday, January 05, 2015
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Watch this video on the importance of good nutrition during cancer treament.
Review Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
The American Cancer Society offers these questions and answers to address common concerns of cancer survivors regarding diet and physical activity.
Review Date: Friday, October 31, 2014
American Cancer Society
LIVESTRONG provides free, confidential, one-on-one support to anyone affected by cancer—whether you have cancer or are a loved one, friend, health care professional or caregiver of someone diagnosed. Call toll-free at 855-220-7777 or fill out an online intake form.
Review Date: Monday, June 01, 2015
LIVESTRONG.- Lance Armstrong Foundation
This page provides information and resources related to oral cancer. Find support organizations, databases, government agencies, private cancer foundations and societies, cancer treatment and research centers of interest to patients, families, and caregivers.
Review Date: Friday, June 08, 2012
The Oral Cancer Foundation
Here is some information about cancer, sex, and sexuality. This information may help you and your partner have open, honest talks about your sex life.
Review Date: Monday, December 01, 2014
American Cancer Society
This guide offers you and your partner some information about cancer, sex, and sexuality.
Review Date: Monday, December 01, 2014
American Cancer Society
Starlight brings together experts from pediatric health care, technology and entertainment to create outpatient, hospital-based and Web-based programs that help brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families.
Review Date: Tuesday, December 08, 2015
Starlight Children’s Foundation
This book was written to help you learn from other people with cancer. Learning how others manage the special problems that cancer brings might help you find your own ways of coping with the problems that come along for you.
Review Date: Thursday, April 02, 2015
NIH National Cancer Institute
Coping with Chemo chronicles the stories of two teens with cancer and their struggle to cope with their disease and treatment. Each webisode addresses a different topic, including getting diagnosed, side effects, telling friends, and celebrating the last treatment.
Review Date: Monday, October 29, 2012
Starlight Children’s Foundation
This document contains many helpful tips to guide you through the process of caring for someone with cancer.
Review Date: Friday, April 03, 2015
NIH National Cancer Institute
If your brother or sister has cancer, this booklet is for you. In it, you will find ideas and resources that have helped other teens facing similar challenges in their families.
Review Date: Wednesday, April 01, 2015
NIH National Cancer Institute
If your mom, dad, or an adult close to you has cancer, this booklet can help prepare you for some of the things you might face. It can also help you learn to handle living with a parent or relative who has cancer.
Review Date: Wednesday, April 01, 2015
NIH National Cancer Institute
