This program teaches survivors to use many of the different resources available to find information that will help them understand their kind of cancer and its treatment. It covers different types of information they may need, available resources like the National Cancer Institute, tips for finding information on the internet, and involving family and friends in finding new resources.

Tips for providers to keep in mind:

• The language of cancer can be shocking to patients and their families. Helping them become familiar with the cancer vocabulary can be helpful in alleviating some of the mystery and worry.
• The process of finding information is like having a second job. Survivors need to know it’s okay to go at their own pace, and it’s okay not to know everything.
• Health care professionals often direct their newly diagnosed patients to this program in the Cancer Survival Toolbox because they are in a critical stage of gathering information to inform treatment decisions.
• The patient needs to be a part of the decision-making process to improve chances of obtaining quality care that meets the patient’s wishes, values, and lifestyle.
• Health providers should consider that their patients are putting trust in them, even though the provider and the care practice may be unfamiliar to them.

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