Additional resources for advanced cancer

More information from your American Cancer Society

We have some related information that may also be helpful to you. These materials may be viewed on our Web site or ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.

Advance Directives

Advanced Illness: Financial Guidance for Cancer Survivors and Their Families

American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network (CSN)

Anemia in People With Cancer

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

Bone Metastasis (also available in Spanish)

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

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

Coping With Grief and Loss (also available in Spanish)

Fatigue in People With Cancer

Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer: Dealing With a Parent's Terminal Illness

Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer: Understanding Psychosocial Support Services

Home Care Agencies (also available in Spanish)

Hospice Care

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

Nearing the End of Life (also available in Spanish)

Nausea and Vomiting

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

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

Sexuality for the Man With Cancer (also available in Spanish)

Sexuality for the Woman With Cancer (also available in Spanish)

Talking With Friends and Relatives About Your Cancer (also available in Spanish)

Talking With Your Doctor (also available in Spanish)

What It Takes to Be a Caregiver

What You Need to Know as a Cancer Caregiver

Books

The following books are available from the American Cancer Society. Call us to ask about costs or to place your order, or learn more at cancer.org/bookstore.

American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Family Caregiving, Second Edition

American Cancer Society's Guide to Pain Control, Revised Edition

Cancer in the Family: Helping Children Cope With a Parent's Illness

When the Focus Is On Care: Palliative Care and Cancer

National organizations and Web sites*

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

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

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Toll-free number: 1-888-650-9127
Toll-free number: 1-877-NCCS-YES (1-877-622-7937) for publications and to order the Cancer Survival Toolbox
Web site: www.canceradvocacy.org

CancerCare
Toll-free number: 1-800-813-HOPE (1-800-813-4673)
Web site: www.cancercare.org

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.