This document presents a concise overview of important survivor issues, including ongoing health needs, psychosocial concerns, insurance and employment. Information includes cancer survivors' experiences, practical tips, record-keeping forms, and resources. It is recommended for cancer survivors, their family, and friends. Here is information about the importance of nutrition, the side effects of cancer and its treatment, ways to encourage your child to eat, and special diets. This text discusses concerns of patients receiving forms of radiation therapy.
Emphasis is on explanation and self-help.
This sensitive insight looks at cancer's impact on both the patient and family members. It describes the feelings and concerns within cancer families and shares ways that helped them to cope. This text is for a parent whose child has been diagnosed with cancer. This text is for cancer patients who have pain. It discusses pain control, using both medical and nonmedical methods.