Counseling
Learn more about how oncology social workers can help you cope with a cancer diagnosis.
Resource Navigation
Learn more about how CancerCare Resource Navigation can help you address barriers to care.
Connect Education Workshops
Listen in by telephone or online as leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information about cancer-related issues in one-hour workshops. Podcasts are also available.
Podcasts
Advocacy
Publications
Read or order our free Connect booklets and fact sheets offering easy-to-read information about the latest cancer treatments, managing side effects and coping with cancer.
For Any Cancer Diagnosis
- ¿Qué es la navegación de recursos? (What Is Resource Navigation?)
- Communicating With Your Health Care Team
- Coping With Cancer for Black, Indigenous and People of Color
- Counseling to Better Cope With a Cancer Diagnosis
- El Valor de Asertividad al hablar con su Doctor (The Value of Assertiveness When Talking to Your Doctor)
For Multiple Myeloma
Financial Assistance
Limited assistance from CancerCare is available to help with cancer-related costs.
Ask CancerCare
Every month, featured experts answer your questions about coping with cancer including specific answers to questions asked by caregivers.
For Any Cancer Diagnosis
- Q.
My mother is 85 and was told she has stage 3 cancer. She doesn't seem to understand exactly what is going on and is passive. We're not that pleased with her doctors. I don't want to be pushy, but how can we help her?
- Q.
I'm thinking of getting a second opinion. How should I approach this? Do I tell my doctor?
- Q.
I want to ask my oncologist about other types of treatments, but am concerned she might think I'm questioning what she has recommended. Is this something most patients do and how should I bring up?
For Rare Cancers
- Q.
I was just diagnosed with a very rare type of cancer. My oncologist has admitted that he has not treated this type of cancer before, and I feel uncomfortable having him guide my treatment planning. Where can I get additional information about my cancer and typical treatment approaches?
Specialized Programs
CancerCare offers specialized programs to address specific populations and concerns.
Community Programs
Learn about and view the full calendar of our free community programs.
Coping Circle Workshops
Virtual educational and supportive workshops led by oncology social workers and qualified co-facilitators. These workshops cover numerous topics and are offered in English and Spanish.
Additional Resources
Organizations
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
American Institute for Cancer Research
Center for Medicare Advocacy
Families USA
Kaiser Family Foundation
Medicare Rights Center
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
National Patient Advocate Foundation
Research Advocacy Network
Sarcoma Coalition