illness guide -cancer
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The American Cancer Society provides the A-Z on cancer. It might also be helpful to find an ACS in your area.
The motto of this site is "Tools to Help You Help." Also there's a terrific section on pain management. The site requires you to log in, but it’s no big deal. Just provide your email, name, zip code and set up a password.
This site is run by the National Cancer Institute, a part of the National Institutes of Health, the government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
CancerCare provides free support services to anyone affected by cancer: counseling, education, financial assistance, and practical ideas. Download any of its many helpful brochures.
We recommend this handy booklet, downloadable from CancerCare. It's a thorough and easy-to-read reference.
Dictionary of Cancer Terms
According to How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman, doctors listen to patients, on average, for only 18 seconds before interrupting them, which leads to a 15-20% misdiagnosis rate. It's a good idea, then, to be prepared for doctor's visits by making a list of questions and concerns.
"Health Guide: Cancer," The New York Times
"Alcohol May Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence," by Tiffany O'Callaghan, Time Magazine
"Alcohol May Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence," by Tiffany O'Callaghan, Time Magazine
