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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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