Pancreatic Cancer
Counseling
Oncology social workers help you find ways to cope with the emotional and practical challenges of cancer. Available in person or over the phone. Call us at 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) or email info@cancercare.org for more information.
Support Groups
Connect with others to share support, resources and tips for managing the challenges of cancer in our free support groups led by professional oncology social workers.
Connect Education Workshops
Hear the latest cancer information straight from top experts in these hour-long, live discussions. Past workshops are available as podcasts.
Upcoming Connect Education Workshops:
Podcasts:
Publications
Download or order our free Connect® booklets and fact sheets offering up-to-date, easy-to-read information about the latest treatments, managing side effects and coping with cancer.
Booklets
- Medical Update on Pancreatic Cancer
- Upper Digestive System Cancers: Your Guide to the Latest Research and Treatments (Highlights from ASCO 2008)
- Coping with Cancer: Tools to Help You Live
- Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer
- Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
Fact Sheets
- "Doctor, Can We Talk? Tips for Communicating With Your Health Care Team" [Español]
- If You’ve Just Been Diagnosed
- Your Health Care Team: Your Doctor is Only the Beginning
Financial Assistance
Speak with our staff to help you manage financial concerns and provide referrals. Limited aid is available to eligible families for cancer-related costs like transportation and child care.
Community Programs
Community workshops, therapeutic activities and special events throughout the year.
Seeking Medical Information?
For medical information visit Cancer.net, the patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Health care professionals and patients may access the latest treatment information for pancreatic cancer from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). NCI also provides an online dictionary of cancer terms.
Additional Resources
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