Psychosocial

Approximately 10 million living Americans have faced the diagnoses of cancer.

Hospice Care
Many people who are close to death choose to remain at home in an alternative care setting called hospice. The decision to choose hospice care usually represents a desire to achieve death with dignity. Use the resources on this page to learn more about hospice care and find a hospice program in your area.

Support
There are many different resources available to provide patients and their families with support in a wide variety of areas. These resources include specific information for families as well as resources for emotional and financial support.

Survivorship
Mortality rates for most major cancers are dropping and many more people survive cancer than ever before. It is estimated that 8.4 million Americans are now living with a history of cancer. However, surviving cancer can cause long term physical, emotional, and financial problems.