Cancer Support and Coping with Cancer

Ways for cancer patients and caregivers to cope with cancer, side effects, nutrition, general cancer support issues, grief/end of life issues, and shared survivor's experiences.

Caregivers

Information and support for family members and loved ones of cancer patients who are accepting the challenge of being the caregivers outside of the hospital setting.

Hospice Care and Bereavement

Comfort and support for patients and families who are experiencing a life-limiting illness or the loss of a loved one.

Nutrition and Cancer

These articles can be a helpful tool in coping with a variety of nutritional issues that people face during and after cancer treatment. If you are having nutritional issues, be sure to keep a food diary, tracking what and how much you eat and what side effects occur and when (diarrhea, nausea, etc.). It can be very helpful to review your diary with an oncology dietitian for personal suggestions on coping with these issues. (Find an oncology dietitian in your area).

Sexuality & Fertility

Help and hope for patients experiencing changes in sexuality and fertility due to cancer treatment side effects.

Side Effects

A wealth of knowledge to help patients deal with the side effects of cancer treatment such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, infection, and pain.

Support

Hope and help for patients, loved ones and friends of cancer patients.

Survivorship

Information and inspiration concerning the life-long health care, emotional, and social needs of cancer survivors.

Exercise and Cancer