Fact Sheets
CancerCare Fact Sheets provide quick tips and easy reference on a wide range of cancer topics. All Fact Sheets are listed below in alphabetical order. You may also want to visit our Reading Room for more information on these topics.
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Topics
- When You're Diagnosed
- Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis
- Managing Side Effects
- CancerCare for Kids®
- Clinical Trials
- Coping With Grief and Bereavement
When You're Diagnosed
"Lung Cancer: New Tools for Making
Decisions About Treatment" 
- "Doctor, Can We Talk? Tips for Communicating With Your Health Care Team" [español]
- "Finding Resources in Your Community"
- "Financial Help for People with Cancer"
- "Getting to Know Your Entitlements"
- "If You've Just Been Diagnosed" [Russian]
- "Your Health Care Team: Your Doctor is Only the Beginning"
- "Sources of Financial Assistance"
Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis
- "Caring Advice for Caregivers: How Can You Help Yourself?" [español]
- "Coping with Cancer During the Holidays: Practical Guidelines from CancerCare"
- "Relaxation Techniques and Mind/Body Practices: How They Can Help You Cope With Cancer"
- "Strengthening the Spirit" [español]
- "Young Adults with Cancer"
- "What Can I Say to a Newly Diagnosed Loved One?" [Russian]
Managing Side Effects
- "Caring for Your Skin During Cancer Treatment"
- "CancerCare Chemobrain Information Series: Cognitive Problems After Chemotherapy" [Russian]
- "CancerCare Chemobrain Information Series: Doctor, Can We Talk About Chemobrain?"
- "CancerCare Chemobrain Information Series: Ways to Improve Concentration" [Russian]
- "CancerCare Chemobrain Information Series: Keeping Your Memory Sharp"
- "Fatigue is a Medical Condition" [Russian]
- "Opening the Door to Effective Pain Management: Getting the Facts and Getting Help"
- "Practical Tips for Managing Nausea and Increasing Appetite During Cancer Treatment" [Russian]
- "Tips for Managing Hair Loss" [Russian]
CancerCare for Kids®
- "Helping Children Understand Cancer: Talking to Your Kids About Your Diagnosis" [español]
- "Helping the Sibling of the Child with Cancer"
- "Helping Teenagers When a Parent Has Cancer"
Clinical Trials
- "Don't Be Afraid of Clinical Trials! They Could Improve the Quality of Your Care" [español] [Russian]
Coping With Grief and Bereavement
- "Caregiving At the End of Life"
- "Coping with the Loss of Your Partner or Spouse"
- "Grieving the Loss of an Adult Child"
- "Helping Children Who Have Lost a Loved One"
- "Helping Teenagers Who Have Lost a Loved One"
- "Helping Yourself As You Cope with the Loss of a Parent"
- "How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving"
- "Living with Grief: How Can You Help Yourself?" [Russian]