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Senior Director of Regional Programs Kathy Nugent, LCSW describes some of the unique services provided by CancerCare’s regional offices in New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island.

CancerCare's Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program helps people living with cancer and their caregivers care for their pets.

Claire Grainger, LCSW shares her own personal story and describes our Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp, a weekend retreat in the Poconos for families coping with the loss of a loved one from cancer.

Our Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp and a heartwarming story of two participating families was featured on the CBS Morning News

CAR T-cell therapy is a new approach to treating patients with multiple myeloma that has returned or has not responded after trying several other treatments.

What role does HER2 play in gastric cancer? If you have been diagnosed with gastric cancer, ask your doctor whether your tumor was tested to learn its HER2 status and what the results mean for your care.

What role does HER2 play in cancer? If you have been diagnosed with certain types of cancer, ask your doctor whether your tumor's HER2 status could affect your care.

Watch this video to learn more about clinical trials so that you can make an informed decision.

This is a patient education video outlining the key factors one must consider in deciding whether to participate in a cancer clinical trial.

Before any drug is approved by the FDA, it must first be tested in humans in a series of trials, referred to as Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III. This patient education video explains each phase, looking at the key questions each trial phase aims to answer, and what trial participants can expect during each phase.

This is a patient education video on the federally-regulated rights and protections afforded to clinical trial participants.

This is a patient education video on the benefits of cancer clinical trials for the individual and for the advancement of cancer research.

This is a patient education video on the types of educational, emotional, practical and financial support CancerCare provides to clinical trial participants and their caregivers.

Many people believe that cancer clinical trials are a “last resort,” only to be considered when all other options have been exhausted. Actually, clinical trials are available at every stage of the cancer journey. Discussing them early can expand your treatment options. In Part 6 of our clinical trials series, we break down the basics of clinical trials, address common myths about trials, and explain how these studies advance science for everyone.

A cancer diagnosis can leave you feeling utterly lost. Biomarker testing gives you and your doctor a guide to navigate your cancer. In this video, we explore how biomarker testing (sometimes called “genetic testing” or “tumor profiling”) identifies the unique features of your cancer, like gene mutations. This helps your doctor move away from a “one-size-fits-all” approach to provide you with precision medicine personalized to you.

Learn more about how immunotherapy can be used to treat cancer.

What are biomarkers, and what can biomarker testing mean for your cancer and your care? Learn more by watching this informative video and visit cancercare.org/biomarkers (https://www.cancercare.org/biomarkers) to explore further.

CAR T-cell therapy is a new approach to treating patients with cancer of the blood or lymph tissues that has returned or has not responded after trying several other treatments.

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can be driven by mutations in any of several key genes, including the EGFR gene. In this video, we explain the role of EGFR in NSCLC, how EGFR inhibitors work as a targeted therapy to block tumor growth, how doctors monitor your progress, the various EGFR-targeting drugs that can be used when a tumor becomes resistant to a drug, and what side effects to watch for and expect.

This is a patient education video from CancerCare on the risk factors and screening procedures for colorectal cancer.

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the U.S. Early detection is key, when the cancer is most treatable. To help detect breast cancer early, you should get screened, know your risk factors and watch for any signs or symptoms.

A cancer diagnosis raises many practical concerns and challenges. There are appointments to track, bills to pay, and paperwork—a lot of paperwork! As a caregiver, it likely falls on you to manage many of these tasks—all while keeping up your usual responsibilities and filling in some of the roles typically handled by your loved one.

Learn ways to support yourself as you care for a loved one with cancer.

A diagnosis of cancer may be the most difficult challenge you or your loved one will ever face. The good news is that help is available from the people who make up your loved one’s health care team.

A diagnosis of cancer may be the most difficult challenge you or your loved ones will ever face. The good news is that help is available from the people who make up your health care team.

This is a patient education video providing useful tips and guidance for patients working while undergoing cancer treatment.

This is a patient education video offers tips and guidance regarding what to do after you finish your cancer treatment to protect your health and your job.

Completing cancer treatment is a major milestone, but adjusting to life afterward can bring unexpected physical and emotional challenges. In this video, we explore a holistic approach to post-treatment recovery that includes both integrative oncology and mental health support. The goal is to help manage lingering side effects, reduce worry and depression, and regain your sense of self.

Lauren Chatalian gives mindfulness tips.

Nearly every cancer patient will face an insurance denial at some point, whether it’s for a life-saving medication, a diagnostic test, or a specific procedure. In this video, CancerCare explains exactly how to handle a denial from your insurance company by exercising your right to appeal.

Learn how Charitable Patient Assistance Programs can help you.

Practicing cultural humility when treating cancer patients is crucial as it acknowledges and respects the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of individuals, enabling health care providers to provide patient-centered care tailored to their unique needs.

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Muchos creen que los ensayos clínicos para el cáncer son un “último recurso”, que solo deben considerarse cuando se han agotado todas las demás opciones. En realidad, los ensayos clínicos están disponibles en cada etapa del camino contra el cáncer. Hablar de ellos a tiempo puede ampliar sus opciones de tratamiento. En la parte 6 de nuestra serie sobre ensayos clínicos, explicamos los conceptos básicos de los ensayos, abordamos los mitos comunes y explicamos cómo estos estudios hacen avanzar la ciencia para todos.

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Un diagnóstico de cáncer plantea muchas preocupaciones y desafíos prácticos. Como cuidador, es probable que le corresponda administrar muchas de estas tareas, todo mientras mantiene sus responsabilidades habituales y desempeña algunas de las funciones que normalmente realiza su ser querido.

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Completar el tratamiento del cáncer es un hito importante, pero adaptarse a la vida posterior puede traer consigo desafíos físicos y emocionales inesperados. En este video, exploramos un enfoque holístico para la recuperación después del tratamiento que incluye tanto la oncología integrativa como el apoyo de salud mental. El objetivo es ayudar a manejar los efectos secundarios persistentes, reducir la preocupación y la depresión, y recuperar tu sentido de identidad.

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Learn ways to support yourself as you care for a loved one with cancer. (Spanish version)

El cáncer de pulmón de células no pequeñas (CPCNP) puede ser impulsado por mutaciones en cualquiera de varios genes clave, incluido el gen EGFR. En este video, explicamos el papel del EGFR en el CPCNP, cómo los inhibidores de EGFR funcionan como terapia dirigida para bloquear el crecimiento del tumor, cómo los médicos monitorean su progreso, los diversos medicamentos dirigidos al EGFR que se pueden usar cuando un tumor se vuelve resistente a un tratamiento, y qué efectos secundarios observar y esperar.

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Learn how immunotherapy is used to treat cancer. (Spanish version)

En este video, exploramos cómo las pruebas de biomarcadores (a veces llamadas "pruebas genéticas" o "perfilado de tumores") identifican las características únicas de su cáncer, como las mutaciones genéticas. Esto ayuda a su médico a alejarse de un enfoque "único para todos" para brindarle una medicina de precisión personalizada para usted.

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Casi todos los pacientes con cáncer se enfrentarán al rechazo de una reclamación al seguro en algún momento, ya sea para un medicamento vital, una prueba diagnóstica o un procedimiento específico. En este video, CancerCare explica exactamente cómo gestionar el rechazo de su compañía de seguros ejerciendo su derecho a apelar.

This patient education video from CancerCare defines and explains the practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the companies that create and oversee your prescription drug benefits.

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."