More information from your American Cancer Society
The following information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be read online or ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.
After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Understanding Radiation Therapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Health Professionals Associated With Cancer Care
Choosing a Doctor and a Hospital (also available in Spanish)
Caring for the Patient With Cancer at Home: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Nutrition for the Person With Cancer During Treatment: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
A Message of Hope: Coping With Cancer in Everyday Life (also available in Spanish)
Sexuality for the Man With Cancer (also available in Spanish)
Sexuality for the Woman With Cancer (also available in Spanish)
Fertility and Cancer: What Are my Options?
Second Cancers Caused by Cancer Treatment
Guide to Quitting Smoking (also available in Spanish)
National organizations and Web sites*
Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:
American College of Radiology
Toll-free number: 1-800-227-5463
Web site: www.acr.org
Provides patient information regarding radiology procedures, radiation safety, FAQs, and a radiology glossary, as well as a list of accredited facilities
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
Toll-free number: 1-800-962-7876
Web site: www.astro.org
Web site for patients: www.rtanswers.org
Patient Web site has a locator of member radiation oncologists. Free brochures, including specific brochures on radiation for bladder, breast, colorectal, gynecologic, head and neck, Hodgkin’s, lung, non-Hodgkin’s, skin, and prostate cancers are available.
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Web site: www.cancer.gov
Web site in Spanish: www.cancer.gov/espanol
Offers accurate, up-to-date information about cancer to patients, their families, and the general public.
No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for cancer-related information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
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