Resource Guide / 2009
About Cancer: Cancer Therapies
An easy-to-understand explanation of the various types of cancer treatment
About Cancer: Pathology & Staging
How much, what it looks like, and where it is guide diagnosis and treatment
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Translating Your Pathology Report
Illustration: How Big Is My Tumor?
Image: FISH and IHC
Chart: Typical TNM Tumor Staging System
Chart: Overall Stage Groupings
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At Diagnosis: Dealing With Emotions
How to recognize normal reactions at diagnosis and when you need help
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At Diagnosis: Special Issues by Age
Whether you're diagnosed in your 30s or your 60s, age impacts what you do next
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Before Treatment: Medical Decisions
Six steps for handling the stress of choosing treatment
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Before Treatment: Seeking a Second Opinion
Why and how to get another opinion about your diagnosis or treatment
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Before Treatment: Understanding Clinical Trials
What you need to know to decide if a clinical trial is right for you
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Before Treatment: Insurance Issues
Strategies to make sure you're getting the most out of your insurance plan
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During Treatment: Side Effects of Therapy
Toxic effects caused by treatment have their own management strategies
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During Treatment: Financial Matters
Organization and help are crucial in managing your finances during treatment
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After Treatment: A Post-Treatment Prescription
Patients are no longer on their own when treatment ends
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After Treatment: Exercise & Recovery
Physical activity can help improve mental and physical functioning after cancer treatment
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For the Caregiver: Taking Care of Yourself
How and why caregivers should care for themselves
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