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*Rare Cancers Tx and Info ... groups, and local support groups for people with rare cancers can be valuable resources. They could ... . Connect with organizations Many rare cancer patient advocacy groups and support organizations ... rare cancer;cancer diagnosis;16174

*Cancer Survivorship Care Plan ... they can help you put together a care plan suited to your goals and needs. Not all cancer care ... A survivorship care plan is your personal map to life as a cancer survivor. It can give you

*Cancer Tx Home Help ... nonprofit group provides support with managing debt. Contact them at www.nfcc.org . American Cancer ... groups have volunteers who shop and deliver to people with cancer. Ask your healthcare team, or local ... cancer treatment;groceries and meals;home care;household tasks;16135

Getting Support as a Single Parent ... , and offers child care. Advantages of a support group Here are some of the specific benefits you ... organizations in your area or check out their Web sites to find a support group: Your local YMCA

Detailed information for family members coping with prostate cancer, including how to help the man ... in your life cope with a diagnosis of prostate cancer Coping with Prostate Cancer Click on the ... prostate cancer, prostate cancer information, prostate cancer coping, prostate cancer education, prostate cancer support, prostate cancer support group

Cancer, Treatment ... cancer care team. The cancer care team may include any or all these providers, plus others: Primary ... disease. Cancer Treatment for Children How is cancer treated in children? The group of ... cancer;cancer treatment;childhood cancer treatment;chemotherapy;radiation therapy;p02718

*Life After Cancer ... Life After Surviving Cancer ... find support from groups like these: American Cancer Society , 800-227-2345 CancerCare, 800 ... people who care about you learn to adapt to the “new normal” that comes with cancer.  What is a ... 16116;cancer survivorship;cancer treatment;cancer treatment side effects;cancer survivor;cancer treatment team;post-treatment symptoms;cancer recurrence

Cancer: Questions to Ask Your Child's Healthcare Provider ... important to you. A cancer diagnosis is so overwhelming that it is often hard to understand all the ... for help? What support groups are available? Always tell your child’s healthcare provider ... cancer child;cancer care;cancer coping;p02741

How to Cope with a Cancer Diagnosis ... . Use support groups in your area, as well as national support groups and their resources. Support ... groups are also available online. Find out about supportive services available at the hospital, such ... coping cancer diagnosis;cancer diagnosis;helping children cope with cancer;helping youth cope with ... cancer;helping adolescent cope with cancer;siblings cope with cancer;p07167

Oral Cancer Overview ... medicines for depression or anxiety. Keep socially active. Join a cancer support group ... body, too. This is called metastasis. Oral cancer is part of a group of cancers called head and ... cancer;oncology;tumors;mouth;oral;lips;cheeks;buccal;mucosa;tongues;gums;teeth;hard;palates;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQOralCancer

*Breast Cancer Male Coping ... cancer support group. These groups meet in person and online. Find a support group through your ... Informational support groups led by a professional to give expert information and insights on cancer ... coping with cancer diagnosis;male breast cancer;cancer diagnosis;16162

Supportive Care for Cancer Patients? Supportive care is exactly what it sounds like: It’s health care that ... cancer treatment, supportive care can be added to it.   Types of caring support There are several

*Cervical Cancer New Dx ... . This is a nurse who cares for people with cancer. Your healthcare team will help you decide how ... , calming breaths. You might feel better if you join a support group to talk with others who are ... ACerD3;cervical cancer

*Cervical Cancer New Dx ... healthcare provider who helps with fertility problems. Oncology nurse. This is a nurse who cares ... stressed, try taking deep, calming breaths. You might feel better if you join a support group to talk

*Cancer Tx Side Effects Support ... . Many cancer centers and hospitals offer support groups. The groups may be in-person or online. Peers ... can do to help minimize them. Easing the Journey: Support for Side Effects During Cancer Treatment ... treatment side effects;cancer treatment;fatigue;emotional changes;hair loss;skin changes;nausea and vomiting;16186

support group. Cancer treatment is also hard on the body. To help yourself stay healthier, try ... primary site. In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), providers can’t tell where the cancer first ... CUP;cancer;oncology;carcinoma;unknown;primary;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQCarcinomaofUnknownPrimary

*Cancer Palliative Care ... Cancer and Palliative Care ... services for siblings or children (such as support groups) Respite care, allowing the family to ... Cancer What is palliative care? Palliative care is care that makes people with a serious illness ... p07354;supportive care;palliative care;palliative care services;patient's rights;palliation;comfort care

with cancer. Ask your team about local or online support groups. ... include any or all of these people: Gynecologic oncologist.  This is a doctor who treats cancer ... AUteD3;uterine cancer;treatment for uterine cancer;endometrial cancer and uterine cancer;uterine sarcoma and uterine cancer

Supportive Care ... Supportive, or palliative, care is care aimed at comfort of the person versus cure and ... be used to care for people in any stage of disease. You may hear it called supportive care ... supportive care;palliative care;patient's rights;palliative care services;P03053

advanced the cancer is. These groupings are important to know when deciding how to treat the cancer. Be ... your child. Get emotional support for your child. Find a counselor or a child support group that ... P02728;liver cancer, pediatrics