Cancer Support for Patients and Caregivers
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Author: Julie RevelantWhen first diagnosed, cancer patients often feel both isolated and overwhelmed. A way to combat this sense of aloneness is to build a strong support network.
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Source: CancerCareA cancer diagnosis raises a wide range of challenges. Fortunately, there are resources to assist you. This fact sheet describes several kinds of services available to people with cancer and their loved ones, and how to find the help you may need.
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Source: CancerCareA downloadable resource guide for people with cancer to help you understand your finances, find financial assistance, and connect with local advocacy groups.
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Source: CancerCareRead inspiring personal accounts from people affected by cancer, and the ways they've found to cope.
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Source: CancerCareLeading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information in 1-hour educational cancer workshops over the telephone or online. These workshops cover a range of topics and are for people living with cancer, their families, caregivers, or healthcare professionals.
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