Counseling

Oncology social workers help you cope with the emotional and practical challenges of cancer. Contact us at 800‑813‑HOPE (4673) or info@cancercare.org.
Learn more about counseling.

Financial Assistance

Find resources and support to manage your financial concerns. Limited assistance from CancerCare is available to eligible families for cancer-related costs.

Support Groups

Connect with others in our free support groups led by oncology social workers.

Online

• Brain Tumor Caregiver Support Group

Community Programs

If you live in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, learn about and view the full calendar of our free community programs.

Connect Education Workshops™

Listen in by telephone or online as leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information about cancer-related issues in one-hour workshops. Podcasts are also available.

Upcoming Workshops

Brain Cancer

• Highlights from the 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, Jun 13, 2013

General Topics

• Managing Cancer Pain: What You Need to Know, May 31, 2013
• Understanding Clinical Trials: What’s New, Jun 10, 2013
• Cancer and the Workplace, Jun 17, 2013
• View all general upcoming workshops...

Podcasts

Brain Cancer

• Update on Glioblastoma
• Highlights from the 2012 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

General Topics

• My Cancer Circle™: A Support Network for Caregivers
• Understanding the Affordable Care Act: What’s New in 2013
• Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for People Living with Cancer
• View all general workshop podcasts...

Publications

Read or order our free Connect booklets and fact sheets offering easy-to-read information about the latest cancer treatments, managing side effects and coping with cancer.

Brain Cancer

• Treatment Update on Brain Tumors: Glioblastoma
• Your Guide to the Latest Cancer Research and Treatments: Highlights from ASCO 2012

General Topics

• Caregiving for Your Loved One With Cancer
• Coping With Cancer: Tools to Help You Live
• Communicating With Your Health Care Team
• Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer
• Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
• If You've Just Been Diagnosed
• Caring Advice for Caregivers: How Can You Help Yourself?
• Finding Resources in Your Community
• Sources of Financial Assistance
• “What Can I Say to a Newly Diagnosed Loved One?”

Ask CancerCare

Every month, featured experts answer your questions about coping with cancer. View all questions and answers.

Brain Cancer

• A family member has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and I want to make sure he is going to get the best care possible. How can I find out about the best places that treat brain tumors?
• My husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year, and I've noticed a change in his behavior. He can be short-tempered with me and not very nice to our children. I know he is under a lot of stress (he is trying to continue to work while receiving treatment), but I'm worried things will get worse. Is there any connection between his cancer and/or treatment and his behavior?
• My cousin found out that his 4-year-old daughter has brain cancer and it could be terminal. What can I do or say to help him (and his family) through this difficult time?