Additional resources

More information from your American Cancer Society

We have selected some related information that may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number at 1-800-227-2345.

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

Fertility and Cancer: What Are My Options?

Understanding Radiation Therapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

Coping With Cancer in Everyday Life (also available in Spanish)

Listen With Your Heart (also available in Spanish)

Anxiety, Fear, and Depression (also available in Spanish)

Anemia in People With Cancer

Fatigue in People With Cancer

Pain Control: A Guide for Those With Cancer and Their Loved Ones (also available in Spanish)

HIV Infection and AIDS (also available in Spanish)

Infectious Agents and Cancer

Advance Directives

Prostate Cancer (also available in Spanish)

Managing Incontinence After Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Bladder Cancer (also available in Spanish)

Colorectal Cancer (also available in Spanish)

Colostomy: A Guide (also available in Spanish)

Ileostomy: A Guide

Urostomy: A Guide

Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer (also available in Spanish)

Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses Cancer

Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer

Salivary Gland Cancer (also available in Spanish)

Sarcoma – Adult Soft Tissue Cancer (also available in Spanish)

Books

The following books are available from the American Cancer Society. Call us to ask about costs or to place your order.

Couples Confronting Cancer: Keeping Your Relationship Strong

What Helped Me Get Through: Cancer Survivors Share Wisdom and Hope

National organizations and Web sites*

American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
Telephone number: 202-449-1099
Web site: www.aasect.org

The Web site has a listing of AASECT-certified counselors and/or therapists.

American Social Health Association (ASHA)
Telephone number: 919-361-8400
Telephone number for STI (sexually transmitted infections) Resource Center: 919-361-8488
Web site: www.ashastd.org

For information and print materials on sexually transmitted infections and how to prevent and treat them

American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
Telephone number: 205-978-5000
Web site: www.asrm.org

For fact sheets and booklets about adoption, genetic screening for birth defects, infertility, in vitro fertilization, sexual dysfunction, reproduction information for cancer patients, and other topics related to reproduction

Livestrong Sharing Hope program
Toll-free number: 1-866-235-7205
Web site: www.livestrong.org

Increases access to fertility preservation options for men and women diagnosed with cancer. This program has partnered with fertility centers and sperm banks across the US to offer discounted rates for these important services.

The International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL)
Toll-free number: 1-866-425-3678 (1-866-IAL-FORU)
Web site: www.theial.com

Offers programs to learn to manage a laryngectomy; a directory of vendors for laryngectomy supplies, including communication devices, stoma covers, “neck breather” bracelets, and more; laryngectomee clubs in more than 11 countries and on the Internet; a registry of speech instructors for laryngectomees; newsletters; and educational materials

Let’s Face It
Web site: www.dent.umich.edu/faceit

Online resource for people with changes to the face (caused by things like head and neck cancer surgery) and their loved ones. Lifestyle tips cover topics such as self-esteem, makeup, pain management, and more

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Toll-free number: 1-800-638-8799
Web site: www.helpstartshere.org

Provides a directory of clinical social workers, as well as information and tip sheets on dealing with a wide variety of issues, including cancer

United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA)
Toll-free number: 1-800-826-0826
Web site: www.uoaa.org

Provides information, online support groups, discussion boards, and conferences to people with intestinal or urinary diversions (ostomies)

WebWhispers Nu-Voice Club (for people with cancer of the larynx)
Telephone number: 301-588-2352
Web site: www.webwhispers.org

For information about larynx cancer treatments, surgery, recovery, and what life is like after a laryngectomy. Also has a complete listing of laryngectomee suppliers, an online newsletter, and online support groups and discussion boards.

Health care resources for men who have sex with men*

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
Web site: www.glma.org

Has an online Provider Directory, which allows you to search for primary care providers, specialists, therapists, dentists, and other health professionals by geographic area; fact sheets specific to gay, lesbian, and transgender persons; and information on transgender health resources

Other publications*

Books on sexuality for men and women

Cutler Winifred, and Celso-Ramon Garcia. Menopause: A Guide for Women and Those Who Love Them. New York: W.W. Norton, 1993.

Katz, Anne. Man Cancer Sex. Pittsburgh: Hygeia Media, 2010.

Korda M. Man to Man: Surviving Prostate Cancer. New York: Vintage Books, 1997.

Schover, Leslie R. Sexuality and Fertility After Cancer. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997.

Schover, Leslie R., and Anthony Thomas. Overcoming Male Infertility: Understanding Its Causes and Treatments. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2000.

Zilbergeld B. The New Male Sexuality: The Truth About Men, Sex, and Pleasure. New York: Bantam Books, 1999.

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