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How to Get Ready for a Natural Disaster When You Have Cancer
Published on: September 27, 2024
If you are a cancer patient or caregiver and you learn a hurricane, wildfire, or other natural disaster is coming your way, take steps to prepare in advance.
Why We Screen for Some Cancers and Not Others
Published on: November 1, 2023
Screening tests are powerful tools in helping find cancer early or even preventing it. But they aren¡¯t perfect. Find out what¡¯s behind guidelines that tell us what screening tests to get and when.
Caregiving Before and After Cancer Surgery
Published on: February 6, 2020
Taking care of someone who¡¯s having cancer surgery may involve helping them get ready before the procedure, being their advocate during recovery, and then helping them get back to daily life again.
FAQ: Caregiving During Chemotherapy
Published on: November 13, 2019
Taking care of someone getting chemotherapy can involve helping to make treatment decisions and many other tasks. Knowing what to expect as a caregiver allows you to be helpful while taking care of your own needs too. Learn the basics.
FAQ: Caregiving During Radiation Treatment
Published on: October 18, 2019
It¡¯s normal to have questions about how to help someone getting radiation treatment. Read the answers to some of the more common ones here. For more help call us at 1-800-227-2345.