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Questions to ask your doctor about your cancer treatment options

There is a lot to consider when discussing treatment options with your healthcare team

Knowing these cancer terms will help you have better conversations with your treatment team.

Try some of these low-impact exercises and stretches to help maintain a healthy mind and body.

Check out these tips before you accompany a loved one to their next appointment.

As your loved one’s main advocate, being a caregiver is an important job.

Emergencies can happen, and they’re almost always unexpected. That’s why you should always be prepared.

These may be some of the hardest days of your loved one’s life, but there are ways to help them find joy and face this battle with a more positive mindset.

Encourage your loved one to be an active participant in their care.

More people are going online to find and share health information than ever before. Discover how to find reliable and accurate health facts and get support online.

A habit is anything you do regularly enough that it becomes second nature. This brochure is focused on building new habits that may have a positive impact on your life.

Discussing your cancer with loved ones can often be difficult.

There are lots of straightforward, practical ways to give your time helping a friend or family member dealing with cancer.

As you look toward the future, learn how to plan for and make important changes in your life, one step at a time.

Cancer can be a difficult topic to discuss with the people in your life. These topic starters can help make tough conversations more effective and focused.

Inspiration can come from anywhere. This booklet is intended to help you find inspiration by focusing on showing gratitude, being kind and maintaining hope.

Being informed about what has been prescribed for you and always asking your healthcare team any questions you may have, can help you take a more active role in your treatment plan.

A place to track your activities, thoughts and feelings throughout treatment.

This guide was created to help you build on the healthy coping strategies you’re already using and discover new tools that you can use when you’re experiencing difficult emotions.

 Consider the small decisions that become a part of your overall lifestyle. 

If you're living with cancer, you might feel overwhelmed.

If you're living with cancer, feeling supported by your family and friends may be more important than ever.