NCCS offers free resources on various issues for people living with, through, and beyond cancer. All of the resources can be useful to the person diagnosed with cancer as well as their family members, friends and caregivers.
Cancer Survival Toolbox® »
The Cancer Survival Toolbox is a free, award-winning audio program that teaches skills that can help people with cancer meet the challenges of their illness. The Toolbox includes a Basic Skills set that covers six important topics: communicating, finding information, making decisions, solving problems, negotiating, and standing up for your rights. Additionally, the Toolbox includes programs that cover special topics.
Understanding Your Health Insurance »
This section sorts through the insurance maze by explaining the many types of insurance, exploring ways cancer survivors can get the most out of their insurance coverage and discussing laws that provide some protection for cancer survivors changing jobs.
Your Employment Rights »
Unfortunately, many cancer survivors experience workplace discrimination. In fact, one survey found that American workers with cancer are fired or laid off five times as often as other workers. This section addresses the employment challenges that many survivors face and offers advice and resources to address those challenges.
Taking Charge of Your Care »
NCCS believes that cancer becomes a much lesser foe when faced by informed and knowledgeable health care consumers who know how to communicate their needs to those who can be helpful to them as they experience cancer. This section focuses on self-training steps and tools to assist and empower individuals dealing with cancer.
How to Talk to Your Doctor »
Developed by cancer survivors and health care professionals, this section addresses the need for good communication and provides a list of sound, practical questions that patients can use when talking with their doctor.
The Power of Hope »
Hope is essential for a cancer survivor to achieve personal satisfaction with his or her quality of life. This section defines the many ways that hope can be present in a survivor’s life and offers a place for survivors to chronicle and reflect on their cancer journey.
Building a Care Plan »
Use our interactive care plan building software to create a roadmap for your cancer care that gives clear steps for care and monitoring after active cancer treatment.
