Finding Information (28 min.)

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Finding Information means being able to use many of the different resources available to find information that will help you understand your kind of cancer and its treatment.

After listening to this section of the Toolbox, you will be better prepared to:

  • Find good information on the kind of cancer you have and on the types of treatment that offer the best records of success
  • Pick the experts you respect and trust to be part of your healthcare team
  • Know when and how to seek a second opinion
  • Look for what is new in the treatment of your kind of cancer
  • Know that the decisions you have made about your cancer and its treatment are based on the right kind and right amount of information.

You can also download the free resource guide (pdf). To order the free CD version of the Toolbox, fill out our online form or call 877.NCCS.YES.

SURVIVOR PROFILES

Marian Malloy Blackman, 13-year breast cancer survivor

"This treatment summary and plan is concise and easy. It’s like having someone go through my medical record and extract all the most pertinent information and translate it into an easily readable packet."
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