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Learn more about clinical trials and how to participate.
Vea este video para obtener información sobre las diferentes herramientas para gestionar la vida con cáncer de próstata y cómo puede sentirse apoyado durante su diagnóstico y tratamiento.
It’s important to speak up if you feel like you are not receiving the proper care. Learn more about the resources and support that can help you access quality care.
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Watch this video to learn about what prostate cancer is and how it is diagnosed.
Honesty and open communication are key when collaborating with your healthcare team. Download this resource to learn how you can take a proactive role in your care.
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Como acompañante en la atención, es importante que también reciba el apoyo necesario. Obtenga algunos consejos de cuidado personal.
Obtenga ejemplos de preguntas que puede hacer a su equipo de atención médica sobre su diagnóstico de cáncer de próstata, sus opciones de tratamiento y su plan de tratamiento.
Obtenga consejos sobre cómo ser su propio defensor al tomar decisiones sobre el tratamiento del cáncer de próstata con su equipo de atención médica.
As a care partner, it’s important that you receive the support you need, too. Learn some self-care tips.
Access a list of questions to ask your healthcare team to help you understand your diagnosis, treatment options and how your lifestyle may be impacted.
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Learn more about how to search for a clinical trial.
Conozca algunos de los términos que se utilizan con frecuencia cuando se habla sobre las pruebas genéticas y de biomarcadores para el cáncer.
Learn more about staying on top of your heart health during your cancer care.
Check out these tips to maintain a healthy heart during your cancer care
Más información sobre el rol de las pruebas genéticas y de biomarcadores en la atención del cáncer.
Revise una lista de preguntas para ayudar a guiar las conversaciones con su médico sobre las pruebas de biomarcadores en la atención del cáncer.
Análisis de biomarcadores en el tratamiento del cáncer
This is a novel designed to inform you about metastatic breast cancer. The novel contains relevant information that will help you understand different situations of daily life and how to deal with this diagnosis with your loved ones.
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Pfizer has collaborated with Breastcancer.org to develop the mBC Dictionary, a resource that provides patients and their loved ones with insight into the language of mBC and to help reduce confusion during office conversations.
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Aprenda a leer e interpretar un resumen de un artículo de investigación sobre los resultados de un ensayo clínico.
Explore una lista de términos que a menudo se utilizan en los resúmenes y artículos de investigación de ensayos clínicos sobre el cáncer.
This is Living With Cancer™ and the free LivingWith® app are available to anyone affected by cancer. Learn how these resources can help you through your cancer journey.
Click here to download a Spanish version of the brochure.
The IMF is devoted to advancing research toward prevention and a cure for multiple myeloma. The IMF strives to improve the quality of life for those impacted by the disease through patient education, support, and advocacy programs.
Multiple Myeloma Told True is an educational platform that pairs patients with artists to help bring their unique stories to life. Information is focused on the science behind the disease, health disparities, and the importance of community.
Before taking part in a clinical trial, it is important to know if it is the right decision for you.
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People with multiple myeloma have a high risk of developing blood clots and hyperviscosity. Find out common signs and symptoms and how these may be managed.
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Obtener más información sobre el proceso de los ensayos clínicos y cómo se diseñan los ensayos.
Learn more about oncology medical meetings and how research is presented.
Learn more about abstract plain language summaries (APLS), why they are created and how they may be used.
People living with multiple myeloma can experience feelings of stress, anxiety, or loneliness. Find out some tips on improving the emotional wellbeing of people with multiple myeloma and their caregivers.
Learn more about how treatment for multiple myeloma may affect your fertility.
Bone pain is a common symptom in multiple myeloma, but there are treatments that may help.
Multiple myeloma can be associated with uncommon conditions such as plasmacytoma and amyloidosis. Find out about their signs and symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.
Learn more about ‘risk’ and how multiple myeloma treatment may vary according to risk status.
Fatigue is a common symptom that most people with multiple myeloma will experience
People living with multiple myeloma are more likely to get infections. Find out common signs and symptoms of an infection and how to minimize infection risk.
This program aims to further the conversation around global advanced prostate cancer health disparities.
Explore a list of terms often used throughout abstracts and research articles for cancer clinical trials.
Learn how to read and interpret an abstract from a research article about clinical trial results.
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Breast cancer and prostate cancer are not as different as you might think.
The Boldly Caring program offers resources for patients and their caregivers to help navigate an advanced prostate cancer diagnosis and advocate for the best care possible.
Even though COVID-19 has disrupted the daily lives of patients and their families, those who receive treatment and supportive care for cancer still need to visit their doctor.
Explore four resources that cover biomarkers and family history, screenings for high-risk men, what it means to live with prostate cancer and shared decision making.
Learn more about how biomarker testing can help you and your doctor choose a cancer treatment.
Review a list of questions to help guide conversations with your doctor on biomarker testing in cancer care.
See how these friendly visitors may help you feel better, both emotionally and physically.
In collaboration with CSC, Pfizer has created a Caregiver guide that supports caregivers who are helping their loved ones that are battling a cancer diagnosis
Learn more about the role of genetic and biomarker testing in cancer care.
Learn some of the terms often used when discussing genetic and biomarker testing for cancer.
Finds ways to help manage stress and avoid burnout.
Learn more about the clinical trial process and how trials are designed.
Finding reliable information online can be hard. Use these tips and resources to help navigate your cancer research.
Learn how to find reliable and accurate medical information online.
Through telemedicine and more, clinical trials have become more accessible during COVID-19.
Learn how to help manage stress in healthy ways.
Knowing these cancer terms may help support your conversations with your healthcare team.
Get involved and join the fight toward a world without cancer
Good nutrition is important for good health. Educate yourself with this cookbook, which includes recipes from celebrity chefs.
Wellness is more than just diet and exercise—it’s about making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Discover the seven categories of wellness and get tips to develop each one in your everyday life.
Listen to six unique stories geared toward helping give support, hope and guidance to prostate cancer caregivers.
View these easy-to-follow video modules to become more digitally savvy and take advantage of online healthcare resources to aid and empower your cancer journey.
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network is a community of advocates, survivors and medical professionals.
Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among U.S. men. 1 in 9 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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.
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.
The VHL Alliance (VHLA) is dedicated to research, education and support to improve awareness, diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for those affected by VHL.
The National CML Society is a centralized hub of information for CML, a rare form of leukemia. They provide educational resources, access to CML Specialists and one-on-one support and guidance for the newly diagnosed.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society works to find cures and provide access to treatments for people living with blood cancers.
The Lymphoma Research Foundation is committed to eradicating lymphoma and serving those impacted by this disease.
View this worksheet when you need help talking to your healthcare team about chronic myeloid leukemia. It can provide information about symptoms, treatment options, side effects and organizations that offer support and resources.
Sisters Network® Inc. is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has on the African American community.
The Male Breast Cancer Coalition is a not-for-profit patient advocacy organization that offers education on male breast cancer and awareness through the experiences of survivors.
FORCE's mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast, ovarian and related cancers.
Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research challenges the status quo to end breast cancer through innovative research and works to improve the lives of people impacted by breast cancer through education and advocacy. Their website includes educational content on breast cancer, menopause and other women's health topics as well as information on their latest research initiatives and collaborations.
SHARE is a national nonprofit organization that supports, educates and empowers women affected by breast, ovarian or metastatic breast cancer, with a special focus on medically underserved communities. Their mission is to connect these women with the unique support of survivors and peers, creating a community where no one has to face breast or ovarian cancer alone.
METAvivor is a volunteer-led, nonprofit organization dedicated to the specific fight of women and men living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.
Find Your MBC Voice provides resources and educational materials to help patients and caregivers have an open and informed conversation with their doctors about treatment options for metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
Young Survival Coalition is an organization dedicated to addressing the unique needs of young adults affected by breast cancer.
Sharsheret is a national nonprofit organization that specializes in supporting young women and Jewish families living with, or at increased genetic risk for breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Their programs serve all women and men and include personalized support and educational outreach.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer connects people to trusted breast cancer information and a community of support. Programs and services are offered for people with all stages of breast cancer.
Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reliable and up-to-date information about breast cancer.
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Network is dedicated to education and advocacy.
Susan G. Komen seeks to meet the critical needs of the breast cancer community.
Watch videos that can help people living with metastatic breast cancer have better conversations with their healthcare teams.
View this worksheet when you need help talking to your healthcare team about metastatic breast cancer. It can provide information about symptoms, treatment options, side effects and organizations that offer support and resources.
COLONTOWN is an online community of more than 100 private groups on Facebook for colorectal cancer patients, survivors and care partners. There are separate neighborhoods focused on patients with different stages of disease, the differing types of treatment and special interests.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance works to prevent colon cancer by funding research and providing patient support services.
Fight Colorectal Cancer is a patient advocacy group that supports research and education, as well as raising awareness of colorectal cancer.
KidneyCAN is a grassroots movement formed to support patient advocacy and accelerate kidney cancer research through direct financial support of cutting-edge researchers to better understand and treat kidney cancer.
The Kidney Cancer Research Alliance (KCCure) is a grassroots organization of patients, caregivers, doctors and medical researchers dedicated to accelerating kidney cancer research, providing patient education and fostering connections to others facing the same challenges.
The International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) is an independent international network of over 40 patient organizations that focus exclusively, or include a specific focus, on kidney cancer. Based in The Netherlands, the organization was born from a very strong desire among various national kidney cancer patient groups to network, cooperate and share materials, knowledge and experiences around the world.
The Kidney Cancer Association is an organization that funds and promotes the research of a kidney cancer cure.
Resources and tips for biomarker testing and living with non-small cell lung cancer.
The ROS1ders is a global group that strives to better outcomes for all ROS1+ cancers by supporting patients and caregivers, increasing awareness and education, accelerating research and improving access to effective diagnosis and treatment.
EGFR Resisters is a grassroots, patient-driven community dedicated exclusively to changing EGFR-positive lung cancer into a manageable, chronic disease. This community of patients and caregivers benefits from sharing knowledge and connecting with others who are experiencing similar journeys. The aim of the EGFR Resisters is to use collaboration to drive important research questions and fund novel research and clinical trials.
GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer is an organization dedicated to saving, extending and improving the lives of those vulnerable, at risk and diagnosed with lung cancer. They work to change the reality of living with lung cancer by addressing stigma, increasing research funding and assisting with access to care.
The Lung Cancer Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting lung cancer research.
LUNGevity is committed to research, education and support for people living with lung cancer.
The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation is a patient-founded organization dedicated to research, early detection and education.
ALK Positive is a patient-driven organization, dedicated to improving the life expectancy and quality of life of ALK-positive cancer patients worldwide. The ALK Positive Support Group provides information, empathy and support to ALK-positive cancer patients and their caregivers worldwide.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is dedicated to advancing research, clinical initiatives, patient services and advocacy.
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute is an organization dedicated to helping prostate cancer patients’ and caregivers’ lives by empowering them to manage their prostate cancer through education.
A national organization committed to men's health, PCEC is a resource for information on prostate health.
PCF funds research to improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of prostate cancer.
Malecare is a nonprofit organization focused on men's cancer survivor support and advocacy.
The Prostate Health Education Network promotes education and awareness.
Providing educational resources, support services & personal connections to the prostate cancer community.
View this brochure to learn more about how prostate cancer affects African Americans and their families.
View this brochure to learn more about non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC).
ZERO—The End of Prostate Cancer is a nonprofit organization dedicated to prostate cancer education, testing, patient support and research.
View this brochure to learn more about prostate cancer.
View this backgrounder when preparing for a conversation with your healthcare team about melanoma. You'll find potential questions to ask about diagnosis, treatment options, side effects and genetic mutations.
AIM at Melanoma is globally engaged and locally invested in advancing the battle against melanoma through innovative research, legislative reform, education and patient and caregiver support.
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is an independent organization committed to accelerating medical research while educating and advocating for the melanoma community. They offer information on ways to get involved in melanoma research.
The Skin Cancer Foundation is the leading organization for skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment education.
The Melanoma Research Alliance is committed to funding research for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma.
It's important to make mental health a priority—today and every day. Use this guide to help you cope, relax and maybe even feel a little less overwhelmed.
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is the leading education and advocacy organization for the cancer care community, bringing together healthcare professionals across all disciplines in oncology to promote quality cancer care.
The NCCS advocates for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer. To help empower cancer survivors, they offer publications and programs which provide tools for self-advocacy.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a not-for-profit alliance of 30 leadingcancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to improving and facilitating quality, effective, efficient, and accessible cancer care so patients can live better lives.
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is a national nonprofit organization which provides case management services and financial aid to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses.
Triage Cancer lists resources and tools to help people living with cancer manage the financial aspects of a cancer diagnosis.
CancerCare is a national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services for people living with cancer.
CancerCare provides information, resources and support to help people coping with cancer and their loved ones better manage their stress.
Cancer and Careers empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in their workplace, by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events.
The American Cancer Society funds research, provides information and offers support services for anyone living with cancer.
The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge offers cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to stay.
The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program offers cancer patients free transportation.
CancerCare provides information and resources to help people living with cancer manage transportation concerns.
The Cancer Support Community is a nonprofit organization that seeks to support all people living with cancer.
Personalized Care where and when you need it. Navigation services include treatment decision planning, financial navigation, short-term cancer coping assistance
CFAC is a coalition of organizations helping cancer patients manage their financial challenges.
If you're feeling anxious about working or returning to work while living with cancer, you're not alone.
Encourage your loved one to be an active participant in their care.
If your loved one is living with cancer, then you know how important it is for them to feel supported...
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.
Leslie was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer in 2004. Her daughter, Melissa, helped care for her.
Discussing your cancer with loved ones can often be difficult.
A cancer diagnosis may feel overwhelming, which is why it's helpful to have a strong support system in place...
There are lots of straightforward, practical ways to give your time helping a friend or family member dealing with cancer.
Living with cancer brings a steady stream of physical and emotional challenges.
LivingWith™ is a free app, developed by Pfizer, designed to help patients and caregivers manage life with cancer.
A guide to help manage the challenges of a cancer diagnosis while aging.
Since receiving your diagnosis, you may have noticed some changes in your sleep patterns. These pages offer tips to help you get a better night’s sleep.
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.
When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, we often struggle to find the right words.
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.
As you go through your cancer treatment, your doctor may prescribe different kinds of medicines or switch your medicine from one brand name to an alternative with another name. That new drug may be called a generic or a biosimilar.
If you're living with cancer, feeling supported by your family and friends may be more important than ever.
While living with cancer, you may need help finding rides to doctors’ appointments and treatments.
It may feel intimidating to visit someone in the hospital. But for those living with cancer, the support of family and friends can help...
Digitally Empowered™ is a free and easy-to-complete course that helps develop the skills necessary to navigate online health resources, including telehealth.
In collaboration with CSC, Pfizer has created a Treatment Decision guide for patients battling a cancer diagnosis.
Family Reach is a national nonprofit that understands the many costs of cancer. Their free services can help you and your family with the financial side effects of your cancer diagnosis.
Discover how communicating with your healthcare team can help you take a more proactive role in your prostate cancer care plan.
As a prostate cancer patient, you have the right to receive quality care and treatment. Discover helpful resources you can use to access quality care.
Clinical trials are research studies to help find new ways to treat diseases. Download this fact sheet to learn more about the importance of clinical trials.
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Vea este video para saber qué es el cáncer de próstata y cómo se diagnostica.
Descubra cómo la comunicación con su equipo de atención médica puede ayudarle a desempeñar una función más proactiva en su plan de atención para el cáncer de próstata.
Como paciente de cáncer de próstata, tiene derecho a recibir tratamiento y atención de calidad. Descubra recursos útiles que puede utilizar para acceder a una atención de calidad.
From managing symptoms to the importance of receiving emotional support, this resource offers helpful tips about living with prostate cancer.
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Learn about the different people that may make up your prostate cancer healthcare team and what their roles are.
This helpful guide includes information about prostate cancer, including testing, stages and tips to help you better understand your diagnosis.
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Understand the importance of clinical trials by learning about what they are and how they work.
Use this checklist to stay empowered throughout your prostate cancer treatment.
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Download this resource to learn about what goes into care partner support and how you can practice self-care.
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Obtenga información sobre las diferentes personas que pueden conformar su equipo de atención médica para el cáncer de próstata y cuáles son sus funciones.
Comprenda la importancia de los ensayos clínicos al obtener información sobre qué son y cómo funcionan.
Shared decision-making is important when it comes to your prostate cancer treatment. Discover what steps you can take to collaborate with your healthcare team.
Watch this video to learn about different tools for managing life with prostate cancer and how you can feel supported throughout your diagnosis and treatment.
Learn about the key members of your healthcare team and how they can help you throughout your treatment journey.
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La toma de decisiones compartida es importante cuando se trata de su tratamiento para el cáncer de próstata. Descubra qué pasos puede dar para colaborar con su equipo de atención médica.
You are at the center of your prostate cancer care. Download this resource, which includes tips on what you can do to take an active role in your treatment choices.
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Get examples of questions you can ask your healthcare team about your prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment options and treatment plan.
At the American Indian Cancer Foundation, we imagine a world where cancer is no longer the leading cause of death for Native people. Through hard work, culturally based programs, and policy change that affords Indigenous people access to the best prevention and treatment strategies, we see a day where Native communities are free of the burdens of cancer.