CURE

RESOURCE GUIDE / 2011

Features

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

About Cancer: Cancer TherapiesProven approaches and new technology mean individualized 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 know when you need help 

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

At Diagnosis: Medical DecisionsSix steps for handling the stress of choosing treatment 

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

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

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

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

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

During Treatment: Nutrition FactsMaintaining a healthy diet, proper hydration and exercise is important

Survivorship: Finding the "New Normal"Strategies help patients adjust to life after treatment

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

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

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

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

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

In Every Issue

Editor's Page

Welcome to CURE's 2011 Cancer Resource GuideIntroduction to CURE's 2011 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

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

GlossaryGlossary of cancer terms and definitions to know 

WEB EXCLUSIVES

Toolbox: Resources to Use


PUBLISHED MAY 9, 2011

People with cancer and their families need assistance coping with the emotional and practical aspects of the disease. For a complete list of cancer resources, go to the Toolbox. Those providing Spanish-language materials are marked with S. 

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