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Lung Cancer
Coping with the Cost of Care
Support from a Distance
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Coping with Side Effects
Framing Life With Lymphoma: Everyday Support
Framing Life With Lymphoma: At Diagnosis
Framing Life With Lymphoma: During and After Treatment
Myelofibrosis *
Lymphoma
Help Prepare for Your Doctor’s Visit: Worksheet for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
FSAC Publication Overview
Multiple Myeloma
Brain Tumors
Immunotherapy *
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms *
What Do I Tell the Kids
Immunotherapy for Melanoma
Immunotherapy and Lung Cancer *
Making Treatment Decisions
Ovarian Cancer
Polycythemia Vera *
Melanoma
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Caregivers
Putting the Focus on Stage III Melanoma
10 Tips to Living Well with MPNs *
Understanding Clinical Trials: A guide for Patients and Caregivers Booklet
Clinical Trials Booklet *
Clinical Trials Photo Narrative *
El mejor tratamiento para usted – ensayos clínicos
The Best Treatment for You – Clinical Trials (Spanish)
Lung cancer: What you need to know *
Cáncer de pulmón: lo que necesita saber
Lung cancer: What you need to know (Spanish)
Cancer Support Community Helpline® and MyLifeLine Brochure
Cancer Support Community Helpline® and MyLifeLine Overview Bookmark
10 Tips to Living Well with MPNs (Arabic)
التليف النِقْوِيّ
Myelofibrosis (Arabic)
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (Arabic)
كثرة الحُمر الحقيقية
Polycythemia Vera (Arabic)
10 Tips for Living Well with MPNs (Chinese)
骨髓纖維化
Myelofibrosis (Chinese)
Myelproliferative Neoplasms (Chinese)
真性紅血球增生症
Polycythemia Vera (Chinese)
10 Tips for Living Well with MPNs (Korean)
골수섬유화증
Myelofibrosis (Korean)
Myelproliferative Neoplasms (Korean)
진성적혈구증가증
Polycythemia Vera (Korean)
10 Tips for Living Well with MPNs (Russian)
Миелофиброз
Myelofibrosis (Russian)
Myelproliferative Neoplasms (Russian)
Полицитемия вера
(истинная полицитемия)
Polycythemia Vera (Russian)
10 consejos para vivir bien con neoplasias mieloproliferativas (NMP)
10 Tips for Living Well with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) (Spanish)
Mielofibrosis
Myelofibrosis (Spanish)
Neoplasias mieloproliferativas
Myelproliferative Neoplasms (Spanish)
Policitemia verdadera
Polycythemia Vera (Spanish)
10 Tips for Living Well with MPNs (Vietnamese)
Xơ hóa tủy xương
Myelofibrosis (Vietnamese)
Myelproliferative Neoplasms (Vietnamese)
Polycythemia Vera (Vietnamese)
10 Tips to Living Well with a Brain or Spinal Cord Tumor
CAR T Immunotherapy Booklet
Preparing for Your Doctor’s Visit: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) *
Tips for Managing and Budgeting Your Cancer Costs
Inmunoterapia
Immunotherapy (Spanish)
Inmunoterapia y cáncer de pulmón
Immunotherapy and Lung Cancer (Spanish)
Ensayos clínicos – fotonovela
Clinical Trials – Photo Narrative (Spanish)
Eating Well with Head and Neck Cancer
Treatment for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Coping with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Preparing for Your Doctor’s Visit: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
10 Tips to Living Well with Neuroendocrine & Carcinoid Tumors (NETs)
Eating Well During Cancer Treatment
Eating Well for Cancer Survivors
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/ Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) *
Bone Health for Cancer Survivors
When Cancer Spreads to the Bone
Coping with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Marcador de la Cancer Support Community
Cancer Support Community Bookmark (Spanish)
Multiple Myeloma Discussion Tool
Head and Neck Cancer Booklet
Targeted Therapy and Biomarker Testing for Lung Cancer *
Terapia dirigida y análisis de biomarcadores para el cáncer de pulmón
Targeted Therapy and Biomarker Testing for Lung Cancer (Spanish)
Ovarian Cancer Discussion Tool
Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Talking About Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) *
Treatment for Lung Cancer
Biosimilars Booklet *
Biosimilars Booklet (Spanish)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia *
Leucemia mieloide aguda (LMA)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) (Spanish)
CAR T Patient and Caregiver Guide Postcard
CAR T Patient and Caregiver Guidebook *
Talking About Basal Cell Skin Cancer
Talking About Squamous Cell Skin Cancer
Inmunoterapia para el melanoma
Immunotherapy for Melanoma (Spanish)
10 Tips for Living Well with Multiple Myeloma
Caring for Someone with Multiple Myeloma
Coping with “Watch and Wait” for Multiple Myeloma
Treatment for Relapsed-Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Treatment Decisions for Caregivers
CLL: Improving Communication with Your Patients
What is the Role of PD-L1 in Cancer?
What Does It Mean to Have High TMB?
What is MSI High (MSI-H) Cancer?
10 Tips for Living Well with Myelodyplastic Syndromes
AML: Improving Communication with Your Patients *
Multiple Myeloma in Black Communities
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Immunotherapy for Bladder Cancer
Understanding Measurable Residual Disease
Inmunoterapia para el cáncer de vejiga
Immunotherapy for Bladder Cancer (Spanish)
Guía para cuidadores y pacientes de terapia CAR T
Guide for Caregivers and Patients of CAR T Therapy (Spanish)
Copay Assistance Booklet
Leucemia mieloide crónica
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (Spanish)
Ficha de preparación para la visita médica: leucemia mieloide crónica (LMC)
Preparing for Your Doctor’s Visit: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) (Spanish)
Caregivers and CAR T Cell Therapy Side Effects
Small Cell Lung Cancer Factsheet *
Small Cell Lung Discussion Tool
Maintenance Therapy for Bladder Cancer
Spotlight on Advanced Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
Caring for Someone with Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
Quick Guide to Understanding Biosimilars
Guía rápida para entender los medicamentos biosimilares
Quick Guide to Understanding Biosimilars (Spanish)
Precision Medicine Booklet
Genetic Testing Booklet *
Hablemos de la leucemia mieloide aguda
Talking About Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Spanish)
LMA: Mejore la comunicación con sus pacientes
AML: Improving Communication with Your Patients (Spanish)
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Cáncer de pulmón de células pequeñas
Small Cell Lung Cancer (Spanish)
Preparación para la consulta con su médico: cáncer de pulmón de células pequeñas
Preparing for Your Doctor’s Visit: Small Cell Lung Cancer (Spanish)
The Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials
Are Clinical Trials Right for You?
Coping with Head and Neck Cancer for Long Term Survivors
Colorectal Cancer *
Preparing For Your Doctor Visit: Colorectal Cancer *
Cáncer Colorrectal
Colorectal Cancer (Spanish)
Prepararse para la consulta con su médico: cáncer colorrectal
Preparing for Your Doctor’s Visit: Colorectal Cancer (Spanish)
10 Tips for Living Well with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (fact sheet)
Immunotherapy Discussion Tool
Prepararse para la consulta con su médico: inmunoterapia
Preparing for Your Doctor’s Visit: Immunotherapy (Spanish)
Preparing for your Doctor’s Visit: Advanced Bladder Cancer
Triple Negative Breast Cancer in Black and African American Communities
When Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) Doesn’t Respond to Treatment
Frankly Speaking About Cancer: HIV & Cancer
Caregiving and Making Treatment Decisions for Adults with Advanced Cancer *
Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Skin Cancer Among People of Color *
Preparing for Your Doctor's Visit: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Coping with the Stigma of Lung Cancer
Cuidado y toma de decisiones de tratamiento para adultos con cáncer avanzado de tratamiento para adultos con cáncer avanzado
Caregiving and Making Treatment Decisions for Adults with Advanced Cancer (Spanish)
Ovarian Cancer in Black and African American Communities
LGBTQ+ Diversity in Clinical Trials
Cáncer de piel en personas de color
Cancer Among People of Color
Medicina de Precisión
Precision Medicine
Pruebas genéticas
Genetic Testing
CAR T Cell Therapy Concierge Postcard
Mental Health & Cancer
Ostomy & Colorectal Cancer
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Preparing for Your Doctor's Visit: Mental Health & Cancer
FSAC: Liver Cancer
BRCA Mutations
Breast Cancer Reconstruction
Breast Cancer
Caregiving for CAR T Cell Therapy
GI Side Effects of NSCLC Treatment
Talking about Biomarker Testing*
Hablando sobre el análisis de biomarcadores
Talking about Biomarker Testing (Spanish)
Working with Your Skin Cancer Care Team
Talking About CAR T Cell Therapy Discussion Tool
Understanding Kidney Cancer
Coping with the Stigma of Liver Cancer
Salud mental y cancer
Mental health and Cancer Fact sheet
Cómo prepararse para la consulta con su médico: Hoja de trabajo para hablar sobre la salud mental
Mental Health and Cancer Discussion Tool
Caring for MPNs
Navigating Grief as a Caregiver
MPNs: Improving Communication with Your Patients
Cuidados para NMP
Caregiving for MPNs (Spanish)
10 Tips to Mental Wellness
Talking About Head and Neck Cancer and Mental Health
Cachexia Fact Sheet
Cómo sobrellevar el duelo como cuidador
Navigating Grief as a Caregiver in Spanish
Colorectal Cancer Among Young Adults
CG and Sportive Care Fact Sheet
10 Tips to Understanding Your Medicare Part D Coverage
HABLEMOS SOBRE LA TERAPIA DE LINFOCITOS T CON RECEPTOR DE ANTÍGENOS QUIMÉRICOS (CAR T)
CÓMO ENTENDER LOS CUIDADOS DE APOYO
Understanding Supportive Care
Cuidado de personas que reciben terapia de linfocitos T con CAR
Caregiving for People Receiving CAR T-Cell Therapy
Caregiving for a Parent
Cuidando a Los Padres
Understanding Esophageal Cancer
 
 

Type of Cancer

  • Bladder

    • Maintenance Therapy for Bladder Cancer
    • Preparing for your Doctor’s Visit: Advanced Bladder Cancer
  • Bone Health

    • Bone Health for Cancer Survivors
    • When Cancer Spreads to the Bone
  • Brain

    • 10 Tips to Living Well with a Brain or Spinal Cord Tumor
    • Brain Tumors
  • Breast

    • Coping with Metastatic Breast Cancer
    • Help Prepare for Your Doctor’s Visit: Worksheet for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
    • Metastatic Breast Cancer
    • Treatment for Metastatic Breast Cancer
    • Triple Negative Breast Cancer in Black and African American Communities
    • BRCA Mutations
    • Breast Cancer Reconstruction
    • Breast Cancer
  • Colorectal

    • Colorectal Cancer *
    • Preparing For Your Doctor Visit: Colorectal Cancer *
    • Ostomy & Colorectal Cancer
    • Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
    • Colorectal Cancer Among Young Adults
  • Esophageal

    • Understanding Esophageal Cancer
  • Head and Neck

    • Head and Neck Cancer Booklet
    • Coping with Head and Neck Cancer for Long Term Survivors
    • Talking About Head and Neck Cancer and Mental Health
  • Kidney

    • Understanding Kidney Cancer
  • Leukemia

    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia *
    • Preparing for Your Doctor’s Visit: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) *
    • Preparing for Your Doctor’s Visit: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/ Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
    • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) *
    • Coping with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    • Talking About Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) *
    • Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
    • CLL: Improving Communication with Your Patients
    • AML: Improving Communication with Your Patients *
    • 10 Tips for Living Well with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (fact sheet)
  • Liver

    • FSAC: Liver Cancer
    • Coping with the Stigma of Liver Cancer
  • Lung

    • Immunotherapy and Lung Cancer *
    • Lung Cancer
    • Lung cancer: What you need to know *
    • Targeted Therapy and Biomarker Testing for Lung Cancer *
    • Treatment for Lung Cancer
    • Small Cell Lung Cancer Factsheet *
    • Small Cell Lung Discussion Tool
    • Preparing for Your Doctor's Visit: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
    • Coping with the Stigma of Lung Cancer
    • GI Side Effects of NSCLC Treatment
  • Lymphoma

    • Framing Life With Lymphoma: At Diagnosis
    • Framing Life With Lymphoma: During and After Treatment
    • Framing Life With Lymphoma: Everyday Support
    • Lymphoma
    • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
    • When Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) Doesn’t Respond to Treatment
  • Multiple Myeloma

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Multiple Myeloma Discussion Tool
    • 10 Tips for Living Well with Multiple Myeloma
    • Caring for Someone with Multiple Myeloma
    • Coping with “Watch and Wait” for Multiple Myeloma
    • Treatment for Relapsed-Refractory Multiple Myeloma
    • Multiple Myeloma in Black Communities
  • Myelodyplastic Syndromes (MDS)

    • 10 Tips for Living Well with Myelodyplastic Syndromes
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)

    • 10 Tips to Living Well with MPNs *
    • Myelofibrosis *
    • Myeloproliferative Neoplasms *
    • Polycythemia Vera *
    • MPNs: Improving Communication with Your Patients
  • Neuroendocrine & Carcinoid Tumors (NETs)

    • 10 Tips to Living Well with Neuroendocrine & Carcinoid Tumors (NETs)
  • Ovarian

    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Ovarian Cancer Discussion Tool
    • Ovarian Cancer in Black and African American Communities
  • Skin Cancers

    • Melanoma
    • Putting the Focus on Stage III Melanoma
    • Immunotherapy for Melanoma
    • Talking About Basal Cell Skin Cancer
    • Talking About Squamous Cell Skin Cancer
    • Spotlight on Advanced Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
    • Caring for Someone with Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
    • Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Skin Cancer Among People of Color *
    • Working with Your Skin Cancer Care Team

Cancer Topics

  • Cachexia

    • Cachexia Fact Sheet
  • Cancer and Genetics

  • Cancer Support Community

    • Cancer Support Community Helpline® and MyLifeLine Overview Bookmark
    • Cancer Support Community Helpline® and MyLifeLine Brochure
    • FSAC Publication Overview
  • Caregiving

    • Caregivers
    • Support from a Distance
    • Treatment Decisions for Caregivers
    • Caregivers and CAR T Cell Therapy Side Effects
    • Caregiving and Making Treatment Decisions for Adults with Advanced Cancer *
    • Caregiving for CAR T Cell Therapy
    • Caring for MPNs
    • Navigating Grief as a Caregiver
    • CG and Sportive Care Fact Sheet
    • Caregiving for a Parent
  • Clinical Trials

    • Clinical Trials Booklet *
    • Clinical Trials Photo Narrative *
    • Understanding Clinical Trials: A guide for Patients and Caregivers Booklet
    • The Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials
    • Are Clinical Trials Right for You?
    • LGBTQ+ Diversity in Clinical Trials
  • Cost of Cancer Care

    • Coping with the Cost of Care
    • Tips for Managing and Budgeting Your Cancer Costs
    • Copay Assistance Booklet
    • 10 Tips to Understanding Your Medicare Part D Coverage
  • HIV and Cancer

    • Frankly Speaking About Cancer: HIV & Cancer
  • Immunotherapy

    • CAR T Immunotherapy Booklet
    • CAR T Patient and Caregiver Guide Postcard
    • CAR T Patient and Caregiver Guidebook *
    • Immunotherapy *
    • Immunotherapy and Lung Cancer *
    • Immunotherapy for Melanoma
    • Immunotherapy for Bladder Cancer
    • Immunotherapy Discussion Tool
    • Talking About CAR T Cell Therapy Discussion Tool
  • Living Healthy

  • Mental Health & Cancer

    • Mental Health & Cancer
    • Preparing for Your Doctor's Visit: Mental Health & Cancer
    • 10 Tips to Mental Wellness
    • Talking About Head and Neck Cancer and Mental Health
  • Nutrition and Cancer

    • Eating Well During Cancer Treatment
    • Eating Well for Cancer Survivors
    • Eating Well with Head and Neck Cancer
  • Precision Medicine

    • What is the Role of PD-L1 in Cancer?
    • What Does It Mean to Have High TMB?
    • What is MSI High (MSI-H) Cancer?
    • Precision Medicine Booklet
    • Genetic Testing Booklet *
    • Talking about Biomarker Testing*
  • Talking About Cancer

    • What Do I Tell the Kids
  • Treatment Options and Side Effects Management

    • Making Treatment Decisions
    • Coping with Side Effects
    • Biosimilars Booklet *
    • Understanding Measurable Residual Disease
    • Quick Guide to Understanding Biosimilars

Additional Languages

  • Arabic

    • 10 Tips to Living Well with MPNs (Arabic)
    • التليف النِقْوِيّ
      Myelofibrosis (Arabic)
    • Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (Arabic)
    • كثرة الحُمر الحقيقية
      Polycythemia Vera (Arabic)
  • Chinese

    • 10 Tips for Living Well with MPNs (Chinese)
    • 骨髓纖維化
      Myelofibrosis (Chinese)
    • Myelproliferative Neoplasms (Chinese)
    • 真性紅血球增生症
      Polycythemia Vera (Chinese)
  • Korean

    • 10 Tips for Living Well with MPNs (Korean)
    • 골수섬유화증
      Myelofibrosis (Korean)
    • Myelproliferative Neoplasms (Korean)
    • 진성적혈구증가증
      Polycythemia Vera (Korean)
  • Russian

    • 10 Tips for Living Well with MPNs (Russian)
    • Миелофиброз
      Myelofibrosis (Russian)
    • Myelproliferative Neoplasms (Russian)
    • Полицитемия вера
      (истинная полицитемия)
      Polycythemia Vera (Russian)
  • Spanish

    • 10 consejos para vivir bien con neoplasias mieloproliferativas (NMP)
      10 Tips for Living Well with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) (Spanish)
    • Leucemia mieloide aguda (LMA)
      Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) (Spanish)
    • Biosimilars Booklet (Spanish)
    • Marcador de la Cancer Support Community
      Cancer Support Community Bookmark (Spanish)
    • El mejor tratamiento para usted – ensayos clínicos
      The Best Treatment for You – Clinical Trials (Spanish)
    • Ensayos clínicos – fotonovela
      Clinical Trials – Photo Narrative (Spanish)
    • Inmunoterapia
      Immunotherapy (Spanish)
    • Inmunoterapia y cáncer de pulmón
      Immunotherapy and Lung Cancer (Spanish)
    • Inmunoterapia para el melanoma
      Immunotherapy for Melanoma (Spanish)
    • Cáncer de pulmón: lo que necesita saber
      Lung cancer: What you need to know (Spanish)
    • Mielofibrosis
      Myelofibrosis (Spanish)
    • Neoplasias mieloproliferativas
      Myelproliferative Neoplasms (Spanish)
    • Policitemia verdadera
      Polycythemia Vera (Spanish)
    • Terapia dirigida y análisis de biomarcadores para el cáncer de pulmón
      Targeted Therapy and Biomarker Testing for Lung Cancer (Spanish)
    • Inmunoterapia para el cáncer de vejiga
      Immunotherapy for Bladder Cancer (Spanish)
    • Leucemia mieloide crónica
      Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (Spanish)
    • Ficha de preparación para la visita médica: leucemia mieloide crónica (LMC)
      Preparing for Your Doctor’s Visit: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) (Spanish)
    • Guía para cuidadores y pacientes de terapia CAR T
      Guide for Caregivers and Patients of CAR T Therapy (Spanish)
    • Guía rápida para entender los medicamentos biosimilares
      Quick Guide to Understanding Biosimilars (Spanish)
    • Hablemos de la leucemia mieloide aguda
      Talking About Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Spanish)
    • LMA: Mejore la comunicación con sus pacientes
      AML: Improving Communication with Your Patients (Spanish)
    • Cáncer de pulmón de células pequeñas
      Small Cell Lung Cancer (Spanish)
    • Preparación para la consulta con su médico: cáncer de pulmón de células pequeñas
      Preparing for Your Doctor’s Visit: Small Cell Lung Cancer (Spanish)
    • Cáncer Colorrectal
      Colorectal Cancer (Spanish)
    • Prepararse para la consulta con su médico: cáncer colorrectal
      Preparing for Your Doctor’s Visit: Colorectal Cancer (Spanish)
    • Prepararse para la consulta con su médico: inmunoterapia
      Preparing for Your Doctor’s Visit: Immunotherapy (Spanish)
    • Cuidado y toma de decisiones de tratamiento para adultos con cáncer avanzado de tratamiento para adultos con cáncer avanzado
      Caregiving and Making Treatment Decisions for Adults with Advanced Cancer (Spanish)
    • Cáncer de piel en personas de color
      Cancer Among People of Color
    • Medicina de Precisión
      Precision Medicine
    • Pruebas genéticas
      Genetic Testing
    • Hablando sobre el análisis de biomarcadores
      Talking about Biomarker Testing (Spanish)
    • Salud mental y cancer
      Mental health and Cancer Fact sheet
    • Cómo prepararse para la consulta con su médico: Hoja de trabajo para hablar sobre la salud mental
      Mental Health and Cancer Discussion Tool
    • Cuidados para NMP
      Caregiving for MPNs (Spanish)
    • Cómo sobrellevar el duelo como cuidador
      Navigating Grief as a Caregiver in Spanish
    • HABLEMOS SOBRE LA TERAPIA DE LINFOCITOS T CON RECEPTOR DE ANTÍGENOS QUIMÉRICOS (CAR T)
    • CÓMO ENTENDER LOS CUIDADOS DE APOYO
      Understanding Supportive Care
    • Cuidado de personas que reciben terapia de linfocitos T con CAR
      Caregiving for People Receiving CAR T-Cell Therapy
    • Cuidando a Los Padres
  • Vietnamese

    • 10 Tips for Living Well with MPNs (Vietnamese)
    • Xơ hóa tủy xương
      Myelofibrosis (Vietnamese)
    • Myelproliferative Neoplasms (Vietnamese)
    • Polycythemia Vera (Vietnamese)
 
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