Watch this video to learn the importance of finding and using resources to support your emotional and physical challenges while having cancer treatment.
Targeted therapy uses medicines that are aimed at the cancer cell specifically. Because of this, targeted therapy may cause fewer side effects. There are many kinds of targeted therapy medicines. They work differently on different types of cancers.
This video will give the patient a good idea of how a treatment plan is created, who is involved in putting the plan together and what questions to ask about your plan.
Explains what clinical trials are, why they are essential to improving cancer care, how the safety and rights of participants are protected, who is responsible for which costs, and potential risks and benefits of taking part. © National Cancer Institute
Explains the importance of tissue donation, addresses potential concerns, and encourages patients to speak with their healthcare provider about donating samples. © National Cancer Institute
Explains what tissue donation is and covers things you should know and think about when deciding to donate your tissue to research. Tissue can include materials from your body such as skin, hair, nails, blood, and urine. © National Cancer Institute
Cancer recurrence is when the cancer you were treated for comes back. This may happen any time after your treatment has finished.
This video will teach people the importance of getting the proper nutrients during cancer treatment, and which foods will help them get those nutrients.
This video will teach people the importance of staying hydrated during cancer treatment, and how to get enough fluids.
This video will teach viewers how to manage unpleasant food and drink tastes during cancer treatment.
Covers how diet needs differ for people with cancer, common eating problems that may occur, tips for handling food safely during treatment, how health care providers can help manage eating problems, and tips for managing problems at home. © National Cancer Institute
A survivorship care plan is a personalized document to help you move forward after cancer treatment.
After you finish cancer treatment, what's next? Cancer treatment keeps getting better. Millions of people are now living life after cancer.
Covers the feelings and concerns of people with cancer and their families. © National Cancer Institute
Tips on what to say to your friends, how to deal with stress, and where to find support - as well as information about cancer and cancer treatments, for young people who have a parent with cancer. © National Cancer Institute
