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More information from your American Cancer Society

Here is more information you might find helpful. You also can order free copies of our documents from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345, or read them on our Web site, www.cancer.org.

Dealing with cancer

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

Coping With Cancer in Everyday Life (also in Spanish)

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

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

Cancer treatment

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

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

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

Imaging (Radiology) Tests

Hyperthermia

Choosing a Doctor and a Hospital (also in Spanish)

Health Professionals Associated With Cancer Care

Side effects of cancer treatment

Fatigue in People With Cancer

Fertility and Cancer: What Are my Options? (also in Spanish)

Second Cancers Caused by Cancer Treatment

Sexuality for the Man With Cancer (also in Spanish)

Sexuality for the Woman With Cancer (also in Spanish)

For caregivers of people with cancer

What it Takes to Be a Caregiver

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

Quitting smoking

Guide to Quitting Smoking (also 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.