The best chance of a cure from many types of cancer is to remove all of the cancer as soon as possible after diagnosis. If you have a solid tumor, sometimes surgery alone will cure the cancer, but you might need chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other treatment, too. Your health care team will discuss your best treatment options with you.

If you have any concerns about surgery or cancer spread, discuss this issue with the people who know your situation best – your surgeon and other members of your cancer care team.

You can also call 1-800-227-2345 any time you have questions or need help. The American Cancer Society has information, resources, and support available on cancer-related topics.

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More information from your American Cancer Society

The following related information may also be helpful to you. Free copies of these materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345, or they can be read online at www.cancer.org.

After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

What Is Cancer? (also available in Spanish)

Staging

Informed Consent (also available in Spanish)

Blood Product Donation and Transfusion

Lasers in Cancer Treatment

Talking With Your Doctor (also available in Spanish)

Choosing a Doctor and a Hospital (also available in Spanish)

Health Professionals Associated With Cancer Care

Questions People Ask About Cancer (also available in Spanish)

Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer: Dealing With Diagnosis (also available in Spanish)

Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer: Dealing With Treatment (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 Surgeons (ACoS)
Web site: www.facs.org

Patient education Web site, “Patients as Partners in Surgical Care,” helps surgical patients and their families learn about operations and surgical care; it can be found at: www.facs.org/patienteducation

National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Web site: www.cancer.gov

Provides accurate, up-to-date information on many cancer-related topics 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.