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Many useful titles are available from Nat'l Cancer Center
Free and Helpful:

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER
Hope and love are essential; remember you are not alone; ever.
June 2016 - New Efforts to Make Chemo More
Tolerable for Patients




Chemo Worsens Quality of Life
   for End-of-Life Patients.
  July 2015


Yahoo Report of above study (easier to read)  click here.


One of the most comprehensive sites to visit, it can be information overload so make sure to return if you are seeking credible cancer resources and information.



National Cancer Institute
800.422.6237


http://www.cancer.gov/

Free Books for Young Readers
(read online, PDF download or order)

WHEN YOUR BROTHER OF SISTER HAS CANCER

WHEN YOUR PARENT HAS CANCER



Cancer Risk Awareness: 8 Lifesaving Resources
 
Cancers figure among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with approximately 14 million new cases and 8.2 million cancer related deaths in 2012. This number is expected to increase to 24 million by 2035 (2).
 
The following resources provide information for those touched by cancer: cancer patients, cancer survivors, and cancer caregivers and companions. Please review and share them with anyone you believe may benefit:

 
 National Cancer Institute’s Dictionary of Cancer Terms
 http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary
 
 What Causes Cancer? 34 Cancer Risk Calculators
 http://www.calculators.org/health/cancer.php
 
 Cancer Prevention Recommendations
 http://www.wcrf.org/int/research-we-fund/our-cancer-prevention-recommendations
 
 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Cancer Treatment
 http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/cancerlibrary/questions/treatment
 
 ZocDoc Oncologist Locator
 http://www.zocdoc.com/oncologists
 
 Caring for the Patient with Cancer at Home: A Guide for Patients and Families
 http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/dealingwithsymptomsathome/caring-for-the-patient-with-cancer-at-home-intro
 
 Nearing the End of Life | American Cancer Society
 http://www.cancer.org/treatment/nearingtheendoflife/nearingtheendoflife/nearing-the-end-of-life-toc
 
 Medicare Hospice and Respite Coverage for Cancer Patients
 http://www.medicareconsumerguide.com/hospice
 
 1) http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs297/en/
 2) http://www.wcrf.org/int/cancer-facts-figures/worldwide-data 


Another excellent and comprehensive resource:

American Cancer Society
local numbers are available to call


ACS  Treatment Page


Cancer Today

Very positive magazine

Memorial Sloan Kettering's Herb, Supplements, Botanicals

MSK's trusted resource (now with a mobile app), a must for anyone considering supplementing their treatment.


Accessing a Deceased Person's Gmail Account


A few steps, lots of paperwork, but worth a try if there's no other way.


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