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Educating patients and families

Finding out information about your cancer type and treatment options can be overwhelming.  We have included a variety of resources in one area for you to review at your own pace and in your own space so you can learn about your cancer type and treatment options as well as what questions to ask your doctor so you can make the best choice that is right for you.

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society website is an excellent online resource for anyone wanting to know more about cancer. Find cancer facts and figures, inspirational stories, and links to cancer support programs. Also, read the latest news.

American Society for Radiation Oncology

To help you and your family better understand the treatment options available to you, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has created this website to explain how radiation therapy is used to safely and effectively treat cancer. It has links to patient videos, brochures, and presentations.

Cancer Hope Network

Cancer Hope Network matches cancer patients and their caregivers with trained volunteer cancer survivors who have undergone similar experiences and recovered.

CancerCare

CancerCare is a nonprofit that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs include counseling, support groups, education, financial assistance, and publications.

Cancerwise

Every month, the online newsletter Cancerwise, published by MD Anderson, features a cancer survivor story, along with related Q&A with experts, the latest reports on cancer treatment, and research and tips for cancer survivorship and prevention.

Gilda’s Club Twin Cities

Gilda’s Club is a nonprofit organization where everyone dealing with cancer can come for social, emotional, and psychological support.

Live Strong

Helping cancer survivors and their loved ones has been our goal from day one. We believe in putting the survivor first, and that is why we created tools and resources to help ease the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Mesothelioma.com

Mesothelioma.com is a resource for information related to mesothelioma, cancer care, and support.

National Cancer Institute 

The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information, and programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, treatment of cancer, as well as rehabilitation and continuing care of patients.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network 

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is an alliance of the nation’s 33 leading cancer centers. The NCCN site offers extensive information on many types of cancer.

National Lymphedema Network

The NLN is a nonprofit organization that provides information about risk reduction and the management of lymphedema.

RadiologyInfo.org

RadiologyInfo.org explains how various radiology procedures are performed, what you may experience, and how to prepare for the exams. They have a specific section on Radiation Therapy procedures that can be found here.

RT Answers

RT Answers gives you answers to your radiation therapy questions. There is an excellent video that walks you through the process of radiation therapy and helps you understand what to expect when you undergo treatment.

Stupid Cancer

Stupid Cancer is the largest nonprofit charity that comprehensively addresses young adult (ages 15-39) cancer through advocacy, research, support, outreach, awareness, mobile health, and social media.

SPOHNC

Support for people with oral, head and neck cancer.  SPOHNC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and meeting the needs of oral, head and neck cancer patients through its resources and publications.