Our Favorite Resources for During Treatment
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Find social and emotional support, lectures, and workshops from Gilda's Club.
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Get legal counseling and information on insurance, discrimination, and financial issues from the Patient Advocate Foundation.
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Find support groups, workshops, nutrition guidance, and social events from The Wellness Community.
THE CANCER JOURNEY
During Treatment
Every person responds to cancer treatment differently, and there are many ways to cope with side effects too. But remember that your soul needs attention too. Understanding the physical and emotional impact of treatment will help you manage this time.
Read about this phase of the journey in CURE's Cancer Resource Guide
Palliative Medicine
The New Specialty in Cancer Care
Palliative care is catching on in centers across the country, improving quality of life for patients along the way.
Treatment
As more cancer drugs become self-administered, why aren’t patients taking their medicine?
Proactive strategy has patients taking preventive steps to protect their bones during therapy.
Side effect may predict response to treatment.
What patients eat may boost energy.
Rising number of staph infections leads hospitals and patients to put their guard up.
Integrating traditional Chinese medicine may ease side effects.
Treatment and side effects disrupt sleep.
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