This section provides information on the following topics:
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The Oncology Team:
Learn more about the multidisciplinary team of professionals that will each play an integral role on your cancer care team.
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Find an Oncologist:
Learn more about choosing a doctor and seeking a second opinion. The Find an Oncologist database can be found here.
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Questions to Ask the Doctor:
An important part of managing your care is knowing what questions to ask of your doctor. Learn more helpful communication tips in this section.
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Health Disparities and Cancer:
Find information about health disparities and cancer in the United States and links to additional resources.
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Managing Your Care:
Information on organizing your cancer care, including medical forms to track your medical history, appointment notes, and treatment instructions.
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Financial Resources:
Once diagnosed with cancer, one of the last things you want to worry about is how you are going to pay for treatment and other expenses. This section provides helpful organizations, websites, and contact information.
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Clinical Trials:
Information on clinical trials and patient safety, steps involved in the research process, questions to ask the research team, and links to find cancer clinical trials.
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Being Your Own Advocate:
In the cancer community, being a cancer advocate means that you support a cause, idea, or policy regarding cancer, which may include working to change laws and policies that affect people living with cancer. On a more personal level, for someone with cancer, being a self-advocate involves taking an active role in your cancer care.
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