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Cancer Care Toolkit

It can be hard to keep track of all the information you get about your cancer diagnosis and treatment. But keeping everything organized can help you feel less stressed and more prepared to talk with your doctor. We've created this printable cancer care toolkit to get you started.

Worksheets and Trackers

Choose from this collection of worksheets to help you stay organized. Keep track of your appointments, medications, and test results all in one place. Print the pain diary and side effects worksheets and bring them along when you meet with your cancer care team.

Worksheet listing side effects with checkboxes for level of severity each day.

Chemotherapy Side Effects Worksheet

This worksheet covers 7 days of a chemotherapy cycle to track most common side effects.
Worksheet listing side effects with checkboxes for level of severity each day.

Radiation Therapy Side Effects Worksheet

This worksheet covers 1 week (5 treatment days) of radiation therapy to track most common side effects.
Form with spaces for date and time of pain, pain score, and details about the type of pain, circumstances, and medications taken.

Pain Diary

Pain is common with cancer. It can affect many parts of your life. Using a diary with a pain scale helps you describe what you're going through. 
Form with spaces to fill out for medications, doses, when and why to take them, and who prescribed them.

Medicine List

Use this form to keep track of any medicines you need to take during your cancer treatment.
Form to enter date, time, and name of doctor, along with space for notes and questions.

Appointments Form

Record your appointments and keep a list of questions you'd like to ask your cancer care team.
Form listing test, reference range, and test results for multiple dates.

Test Results Form

Use this form to record your medical test results.

Practical Advice and Questions to Ask

Use these leaflets as you navigate a new cancer diagnosis. Get practical information and lists of questions to ask when choosing a cancer doctor or cancer center. When you meet with your health care team, bring along the printable list of questions to ask about your cancer. 

Flyer with practical tips on choosing a doctor, with spaces to fill out information.

How to Choose a Cancer Doctor

A list of questions to help you find a cancer doctor who will meet your needs.
Form with questions to ask and checkboxes to note which services are available.

How to Choose a Cancer Center or Hospital

A list of questions to ask when looking for a cancer center or hospital.
Checklist of questions to ask your doctor, organized by topic

Questions to Ask About Your Cancer

A list of questions you can ask to help you understand your cancer diagnosis and treatment options.  

Additional Information

Search informational flyers by cancer type. (If your cancer type is not listed below, or you're looking for more information, view all cancer types.)

Complete your Cancer Care Toolkit with this collection of 2-page flyers on general cancer information, side effects, doctor visits, and medical records.

Help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

 
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