Supporting Patients and Caregivers
Share the resources and information on this page to fully support people during their cancer journey, as well as expand your own knowledge to provide the highest quality services and support. Visit this page often to learn about the latest support resources!
Cancer Survivor Stories: Learn how cancer survivors have used the Society for support, and about services that you can share with patients and caregivers. Disponible en español.
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American Cancer Society Services
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I Can Cope Telephone Support Classes
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 Tools to share with caregivers for self-care, tips to help their loved ones cope, and more. |
The American Cancer Society offers free services in person, over the telephone and online. Encourage patients and caregivers to call 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org to receive these services.
I Can Cope is a series of free, educational support classes offered over the telephone for cancer patients and caregivers to empower them to cope with the challenges of living with cancer.
Ease the financial burden that patients and caregivers and share this resource list with them. Resources include health insurance, co-pays, food, lodging, transportation, utilities and more!
The Personal Health Manager helps cancer patients and caregivers manage and organize the multitude of information they receive from various sources, including the Society, related to their diagnosis and treatment.
Help patients who are struggling with hair loss by referring them to a local wig bank, volunteering at a wig bank, or donating your own hair!
Download tools to share with patients to help them better manage their pain and describe this common side effect to their doctor. Also learn more about how pain is a major indicator of quality of life and how you can help patients manage this side effect.
Tips to share with patients and caregivers about how to talk about cancer-related issues with loved ones, co-workers and even strangers.
Resource Spotlight: WhatNext
WhatNext connects you to the people, perspectives and resources you need when you need them. Anonymously (or not), patients and caregivers can share details about their cancer journey and WhatNext instantly connects them to others on a similar path – and to relevant resources, expert opinions and peer recommendations based on their specific situation.
WhatNext uses the information they share (for example, cancer, stage, treatment, role, age, geography) and matches them to those in the network who are most like them – and to resources specific to your situation, saving you from having to sort through hundreds of profiles and content. Ask questions, get answers, help others – encourage patients and caregivers to experience the network today at www.whatnext.com!
Helpful Websites to Share with Patients, Caregivers and Survivors
Cancer Survivors Network: Online community for anyone touched by cancer. Members connect with each other through discussion boards, chat rooms, and private e-mail. Members share photos, audio, online journals (blogs), contribute resources, support and more. http://csn.cancer.org
Email and e-newsletter support: Automatic emails and newsletters available for anyone touched by cancer to help them cope, access programs and services, and learn about treatment options
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