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 

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Exercise Programs: Cross Country

Exercise programs set up to meet the needs of cancer patients are emerging throughout the country. Listed below are some exercise programs that range in focus from individualized training and therapy to group exercise and support. Some programs help cancer patients of all ages, while others target the needs of an older population or other specific groups. Patients should consult their physician, nurse, or social worker for a community- or hospital-based program that fits their specific needs.

Addressing Cancer Through Individualized Exercise (ACTIVE)
Seattle
www.swedish.org/body.cfm?id=2304
206-215-6333

Cancer Foundation for Life
Tyler, Texas, and Dallas area
www.cancerfoundationforlife.org
903-561-0149

Cancer Well-fit Program
Santa Barbara, California
www.cancerwellfit.com
805-966-6147

Duke Center for Living’s C.A.R.E. Program (Cancer and Regular Exercise)
Durham, North Carolina
www.cfl.duke.edu or www.dukefitness.org
919-660-6600

Ho’ola Cancer Exercise Wellness Program
Kailua, Hawaii
www.cancerexercisewellness.org
808-778-6691

The Lebed Method
Available in 14 countries, including the United States
www.lebedmethod.com/index.cfm?page=teacherdirectory
877-365-6014

Mount Carmel Breast Cancer Exercise Program
Columbus, Ohio
www.mountcarmelhealth.com/programs-services/breast-cancer-exercise-program/
614-234-4006

Moving on Aerobics
New York City
www.movingonaerobics.org
212-229-8391

Summit Cancer Solutions
Denver
www.summitcancersolutions.org
303-724-0628

Triumph Fitness Program
Sacramento, California
www.triumphfitnessprogram.com
916-734-5786

Presbyterian Cancer Center's Strides to Strength program
Charlotte, North Carolina
www.presbyterian.org
704-384-6953

YMCA Cancer Recovery Wellness Program
Select locations nationwide. View a complete listing here.  

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