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Lynn’s multiple myeloma diagnosis came as a shock, as did losing her hair from her intensive treatments. She made an appointment at CancerCare’s Wig and Prosthesis Clinic, and came away from her visit with a free wig that helped her look and feel less self-conscious about her appearance. Lynn also received financial assistance and participates in various CancerCare programs.

Allison had just graduated from college and was ready to pursue her career when her father was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. After struggling with her father’s diagnosis, Allison contacted CancerCare to learn about the organization’s services for young adult caregivers—and found the support she needed.

When Dana was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she took control of her diagnosis by doing her research to learn about treatment and emotional support options. She came to CancerCare to connect with others in a similar situation, and has found the lasting connections she’s made have made a huge difference in her life during and beyond cancer.

Diane and her husband Larry talk about their experiences in trying to understand treatment options and how they would affect their quality of life and abilities to do the things they love.

After hearing the words “You have cancer”, and before starting treatment, Tani took a pause to examine her priorities. Listen to how she came to grips with her new reality and at the same time, let her oncologist know what she needed to do.

Young and active, Miguel tells how he partnered with his medical team on treatment decisions to keep his life as normal as possible and his dreams alive, making sure his life defined who he is not his cancer.

Cindy is a theater enthusiast, a relentless lung cancer survivor for 21 years and CancerCare employee. When Cindy was diagnosed with lung cancer, she reached out to CancerCare and found the support she needed.

CancerCare client Willard shares his experience with cancer and how our free services helped him.

CancerCare client Seyna shares her experience with breast cancer and how our free services, including counseling and in-person support groups, helped her.

CancerCare client Aleksandra shares her experience with breast cancer and how our free services, including a young adult online support group and wig clinic, helped her.

CancerCare client Thomasina shares her experience with metastatic breast cancer and how our free services, including counseling and co-payment assistance, helped her.

CancerCare client and cancer survivor Nolan shares his experience with leukemia and how our free services, including a gay men support group, helped him.

Meet Suriyah! She utilized CancerCare’s free support group services while caring for her mother and coping with her mother's cancer diagnosis.

Meet Merit, a CancerCare client and recipient of a Young Professionals Committee scholarship. You can also learn more about the Young Professionals Committee at www.cancercare.org/youngprofessionals.

Watch our latest video and meet a diverse range of caregiving clients and their unique experiences caring for their loved ones with cancer.

As part of CancerCare's 80th Anniversary campaign, Ashley shares her experience with acute myeloid leukemia and how CancerCare's free services, including its support groups, have helped her.

As part of CancerCare's 80th Anniversary campaign, Veronica shares her experience after being diagnosed with stage one breast cancer and how CancerCare's free services, including its spirituality support group, helped her.

Maria shares her experience with stage four lung cancer and how CancerCare's free services, including its support groups, have helped her.

John shares his experience as a cancer caregiver, reflecting on the loss of his loved ones and the support he found through CancerCare during some of the most difficult moments of his life.

William Goeren, LCSW-R provides an overview of counseling services for patients, caregivers, friends, loved ones and the bereaved.

Watch Sarah Kelly, LCSW describe the challenges older people face when coping with cancer.

Richard Dickens, LCSW-R shares his story of his own cancer diagnosis and talks about how people coping with cancer can benefit from mind/body/spirit exercises including meditation and guided imagery.

Listen to our clients as they share their unique stories about how they have been helped by CancerCare.

Andrew Chesler, LMSW, describes the unique and specialized services CancerCare provides to caregivers of people affected by cancer.

CancerCare's Co-Payment Assistance Foundation helps people afford co-payments for chemotherapy and targeted treatment drugs. Learn more from our Foundation’s director, Michele McCourt.

Vice President of Patient Assistance and Community Engagement, Vilmarie Rodriguez, LCSW, provides an overview of CancerCare’s financial assistance services for people affected by cancer.

Stacy Chilton, LCSW, talks about our Women’s Cancers Program and how CancerCare’s Wig and Prosthesis Clinic helps people coping with cancer-related changes to their appearance.

CancerCare's Director of Clinical Programs, Sarah Paul, LCSW spoke to SurvivorNet about her sister's cancer diagnosis and its impact on her and her family.

Watch Lauren Chatalian, LMSW, gives guidance for women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

CancerCare's Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program helps people living with cancer and their caregivers care for their pets. Since March 2020, the PAW Program has helped over 900 pet owners affected by cancer--and our clients' needs continue to grow. Thank you to Katie Couric, award-winning journalist and cancer advocate, for lending her voice to this important cause.

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

CancerCare's oncology social workers provide free emotional, practical and financial support for people with cancer, caregivers, loved ones and the bereaved.

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

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

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.

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.

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. By fostering a climate of cultural humility, health care professionals can build trust and rapport with their patients, leading to improved communication, better treatment outcomes and enhanced overall wellbeing.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Learn how Charitable Patient Assistance Programs can help you.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

This is a patient education video from CancerCare on the role of the TROP2 biomarker in various cancers and the existing/developing TROP2-targeted therapies.

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

This is a patient education video from CancerCare on the role of the HER3 biomarker in various cancers and the ongoing efforts to develop HER3-targeted therapies.

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.

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

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

This is a patient education video from CancerCare on a type of targeted therapy called “Antibody Drug Conjugates” that may offer new hope to patients with cancer.

This video defines and explains the practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the companies that create and oversee your prescription drug benefits. PBMs use several practices designed to save the health plan money, but these cost-control measures may negatively impact people with cancer. This video explains what to do in the face of PBM practices, including Formularies, Price Negotiations, Pre-Authorizations, Step Therapy, Specialty Pharmacies and Claim Denials.

Thanks to medical advancements, many numerous cancer drugs that were previously delivered only via IV Infusions are now available as subcutaneous injections. For patients, this means less time in the clinic and more time with loved ones. In this educational video, we explain how subcutaneous cancer drugs work, the benefits of subcutaneous delivery, how to prepare for your injections, and what to expect during and after treatment.

Thanks to medical advancements, many numerous cancer drugs that were previously delivered only via IV Infusions are now available as subcutaneous injections. For patients and their loved ones, this means less time in the clinic and more time back home. In this educational video, we explain how subcutaneous cancer drugs work, the benefits of subcutaneous delivery, how patients can prepare for their injections, and what to expect during and after treatment.