Contents of the Initial Patient Visit Treatment Packet
This packet is for patients who will be starting, or have already started, cancer treatment. This includes treatment such as chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
Chemotherapy and You: Support for People With Cancer - Chemotherapy and You is a booklet for people who are undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. It covers basic information about chemotherapy, what patients can expect, side effects you may have during chemotherapy, tips for managing side effects, and questions to ask the doctor or nurse. Print or view PDF or download to Kindle or ePub.
Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Immunotherapy - Frankly Speaking About Cancer® is the Cancer Support Community’s landmark cancer education series that provides trusted information on a variety of topics important to people affected by cancer.
Understanding Immunotherapy Side Effects - Immune checkpoint inhibitors (a type of immunotherapy) offer a promising new way to treat cancer for some patients. This document provides information on the possible side effects with this type of treatment.
Eating Hints: Before, During and After Cancer Treatment - Provides information and recipes to help people with cancer meet their needs for good nutrition before, during, and after treatment. Print or view PDF or download to Kindle or ePub.
Patient Comfort Booklet - A list of items that may prevent or relieve some of the symptoms and side effects from cancer treatments.
Cancer Hope Network - Cancer Hope Network uses cancer survivors and caregivers as Support Volunteers. Through this site, a patient or caregiver can be matched with a volunteer who can lend a listening ear and be a supportive presence.
Quick Reference for Symptoms: When to Call Your Healthcare Team - Guide to symptoms and when you should call your healthcare team or 911.
Labwork Locations - A factsheet that provides locations where patients can go for blood work and labs.
Safe Handling of Body Waste at Home - This handout talks about how to safely handle body waste for people receiving cancer treatment.
Contents of the Caregiver Packet
Below are resources that can help caregivers.
When Someone You Love is Being Treated for Cancer: Support for Caregivers - This booklet provides caregivers with coping strategies to help them deal with the stress and anxiety associated with caring for cancer patients. Print or view PDF or download to Kindle or ePub.
Cancer Hope Network - Cancer Hope Network uses cancer survivors and caregivers as Support Volunteers. Through this site, a patient or caregiver can be matched with a volunteer who can lend a listening ear and be a supportive presence.
Contents of the Patient Diary
This diary was designed to help you, your family, and your friends as you receive treatment for cancer. It is a place where you can keep track of information.
Simply click on a link below to view and/or print the sections you are interest in.
March 2024