RESOURCE GUIDE / 2009

Features

About Cancer: What is Cancer?Understanding cancer means knowing it's more than one disease 

About Cancer: Cancer TherapiesAn easy-to-understand explanation of the various types of cancer treatment 

About Cancer: Pathology & StagingHow much, what it looks like, and where it is guide diagnosis and treatment 

At Diagnosis: Dealing With EmotionsHow to recognize normal reactions at diagnosis and when you need help 

At Diagnosis: Special Issues by AgeWhether you're diagnosed in your 30s or your 60s, age impacts what you do next 

Before Treatment: Medical DecisionsSix steps for handling the stress of choosing treatment 

Before Treatment: Seeking a Second OpinionWhy and how to get another opinion about your diagnosis or treatment 

Before Treatment: Understanding Clinical TrialsWhat you need to know to decide if a clinical trial is right for you 

Before Treatment: Insurance IssuesStrategies to make sure you're getting the most out of your insurance plan 

During Treatment: Side Effects of TherapyToxic effects caused by treatment have their own management strategies

During Treatment: Nutrition FactsAnswers to important questions about nutrition and diet 

During Treatment: Financial MattersOrganization and help are crucial in managing your finances during treatment 

After Treatment: A Post-Treatment PrescriptionPatients are no longer on their own when treatment ends 

After Treatment: Exercise & RecoveryPhysical activity can help improve mental and physical functioning after cancer treatment 

After Treatment: Back to 'Normal'Strategies help patients adjust to life after treatment 

For the Caregiver: A New RoleNavigating the challenging territory of caregiving 

For the Caregiver: Taking Care of YourselfHow and why caregivers should care for themselves 

In Every Issue

Editor's Page

Welcome to CURE's 2009 Cancer Resource GuideIntroduction to CURE's 2009 Cancer Resource Guide 

Web Exclusives

At Diagnosis: Cancer Information OnlineFinding reliable information on the Internet starts by knowing what to look for 

During Treatment: Cancer & Your CareerChoosing to work through treatment requires planning ahead 

After Treatment: Fear of RecurrenceTaking control of the uncertainty that cancer may return

Survivorship: Long-Term and Late EffectsThe impact of cancer-killing therapies puts survivors at risk for future health problems

Survivorship: Genetic RiskSteps you can take if cancer runs in your family

GlossaryGlossary of cancer terms and definitions to know 

Toolbox: Resources to UseResources to help cope with emotional and practical aspects of cancer 

CONTENTS

A Silver Lining

Not everything that comes from cancer is negative. Many patients experience what has been termed post-traumatic growth to describe the positive life changes that arise from traumatic experiences. More specifically, cancer survivors perceive positive change in a number of areas, including personal strength‚ appreciation of life‚ new possibilities‚ relating to others, and spiritual change.

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