The following information may also be helpful to you. These free materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345, or read on our Web site, www.cancer.org.

Talking about and coping with cancer

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

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

Talking With Your Doctor (also in Spanish)

Caring for the Patient With Cancer at Home: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)

Nutrition for Children With Cancer (also in Spanish)

Nutrition for the Person With Cancer During Treatment: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)

More on chemo treatment

Chemotherapy Principles: An In-depth Discussion of the Techniques and Its Role in Cancer Treatment

Oral Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know

More on chemo side effects

Anemia in People With Cancer

Chemo Brain

Chemotherapy Side Effects Worksheet

Distress in People With Cancer

Fatigue in People With Cancer

Fertility and Cancer: What Are My Options?

Nausea and Vomiting

Peripheral Neuropathy Caused By Chemotherapy

Sexuality for the Man With Cancer (also in Spanish)

Sexuality for the Woman With Cancer (also in Spanish)

Other cancer treatment options

Understanding Cancer Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)

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

Immunotherapy

Targeted Therapy

Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know (also in Spanish)

Complementary and Alternative Methods for Cancer Management (also in Spanish)

Guidelines for Using Complementary and Alternative Methods

Work and finance information

Health Insurance and Financial Assistance for the Cancer Patient (also in Spanish)

In Treatment: Financial Guidance for Cancer Survivors and Their Families (also in Spanish)

Working During Cancer Treatment

Returning to Work After Cancer Treatment

Americans With Disabilities Act: Information for People Facing Cancer (also in Spanish)

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (also in Spanish)

What Is COBRA? (also in Spanish)

Children Diagnosed With Cancer: Financial and Insurance Issues

Books

Your American Cancer Society also has books that you might find helpful. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit our bookstore online at www.cancer.org/bookstore to find out about costs or to place an order.

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. We want to help you get well.

National organizations and Web sites*

Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:

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

The Web site includes accurate, up-to-date information about cancer for patients, their families, and the general public that covers a variety of cancer-related topics. It also provides clinical trial information and a matching service for patients.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Phone number: 215-690-0300
Web site: www.nccn.org

This alliance of 21 of the world’s leading cancer centers provides information to help patients make informed decisions about cancer care.

References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Preventing Occupational Exposures to Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Health Care Settings. September 2004. Accessed at www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-165/pdfs/2004-165.pdf on January 15, 2013.

Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Chemotherapy Precautions During and After Treatment. 2010. Accessed at www.cchs.net/health/health-info/docs/4300/4350.asp?index=13586&pflag=1. Content no longer available.

Walton AML, Mason S, Busshart M, et al. Safe Handling: Implementing Hazardous Drug Precautions. CJON. 2012;16(3): 251-254.

Yuki M, Sekine S, Takase K, Ishida T, Sessink PJ. Exposure of family members to antineoplastic drugs via excreta of treated cancer patients. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2012 Oct 11.