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CopingWhen Adolescents and Young Adults Get Cancer
When an adolescent or young adult gets cancer, treatment can be challenging. At an age characterized by the beginnings of independence, the increased reliance on parents that accompanies a cancer diagnosis often complicates care.
Q & A: Preventing Infections When You Have Cancer
An increased risk of infection because of a weakened immune system is a major concern for people undergoing certain types of cancer treatment. Neutropenia can lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections.
How to Get Ready for a Natural Disaster When You Have Cancer
If you are a cancer patient or caregiver and you learn a hurricane, wildfire, or other natural disaster is coming your way, take steps to prepare in advance.
What You Should Know About Palliative Care
Palliative care is not just for end of life. It helps anyone with a serious illness manage the symptoms and stress of their condition. Learn about pain relief, emotional support, and other types of palliative care.
Handling a Serious Illness During the Holidays
If you or someone close to you is sick with cancer or another serious illness this year, use these tips and resources to help lift your holiday spirits.
Going to Work During Cancer Treatment
Returning to work during cancer treatment is different for everyone. But there are things you can do to help better manage your time and work.
Patient Navigators Help Cancer Patients Manage Care
Receiving support from a patient navigator can make a difference in the way newly diagnosed cancer patients feel about their care.
New ACS Children’s Book Tackles Emotional Effects of Cancer
In My Cancer Days, a little girl with cancer experiences a range of emotions depending on how she feels on different days.