Practical Help
- "How do I tell my boss I have cancer?"
- "How am I going to get to treatment?"
- "What if I can’t afford treatment?"
Along with medical and emotional concerns, cancer also comes with many practical challenges. You may be confused about the health care system, unsure of how to overcome difficult financial situations, or just worried about how daily chores are going to get done. All of these issues are important because they can affect the quality of your care and your life.
Browse these helpful publications that give you concrete tips on managing everyday practical questions. CancerCare’s Telephone Education Workshops also provide helpful information on managing cancer and our assistance program puts you in touch with the help you need.
- Coping with Cancer:
Tools to Help You Live
- “If
You’ve Just Been Diagnosed” [Russian]
- “Doctor,
Can We Talk? Tips for Communicating with Your Health Care Team”
[español]
- “Your
Health Care Team: Your Doctor is Only the Beginning”
- “Financial
Help for People with Cancer” [español]
- “Sources of Financial Assistance”
- “Getting
to Know Your Entitlements”
- Tips for Finding Financial Assistance
- A Helping Hand Resource Guide
- "Medicare
Part D Coverage: What People with Cancer Need to Know"
