Living With Lung Cancer
Learning to live with lung cancer is not easy; however, armed with the latest information
on how to cope and manage side effects, and a great support system, the experience
can be easier to manage.
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Symptom Management/Managing Recurrence
Symptom Management
Side effects and symptoms of lung cancer may make daily life uncomfortable. Learn
more about the various symptoms you may encounter during your treatment. You will
also find recommendations on how to be more comfortable, as well as suggestions
on how to potentially minimize a particular side effect.
Visit Lung Cancer Alliance
Managing Recurrence After Treatment
After your cancer treatment, you can expect additional follow-up care from your
healthcare provider. Learn what to expect as you and your physician work together
to manage any possibility of recurrence.
Visit The American Cancer Society
Diet and Exercise
Healthy Eating and Staying Active on Chemotherapy
A lung cancer diagnosis requires extra care and consideration regarding diet and
exercise. Access healthy recipes and learn how your nutritional needs will vary
before, during, and after treatment.
Visit CancerCenter.com
Money Matters
The Costs of Cancer
A lung cancer diagnosis can mean a shift in finances, which may cause short- and
long-term challenges. Read more about this issue and possible resources for patients
with lung cancer and their families.
Visit The American Cancer Society
Financial Issues
Financial issues may affect an entire family when lung cancer is diagnosed. Sign
up for tools to help you find information on patient assistant and financial reimbursement
programs.
Visit YesICanNow.com
The Patient Assistance Program helps some US patients with limited financial resources
to access sanofi-aventis medications. The Patient Assistance Program is one of the
ways sanofi-aventis strives to sustain a healthier future for patients – because
health matters.
Visit the sanofi-aventis US Patient Assistance Program
Coping
Dealing With Your Own Cancer Diagnosis
A lung cancer diagnosis may be overwhelming. As you receive treatment, many aspects
of your life may be affected. Learn important coping tools to manage your lung cancer
diagnosis. Also, read inspiring stories of hope from others that have overcome lung
cancer.
Visit The American Cancer Society
Dealing With a Loved One's Cancer Diagnosis
Having a difficult time determining what to say to a loved one who was just diagnosed
with lung cancer? Learn some of the basic "do's and don'ts," as well as tips on
how to be supportive during this difficult time.
Visit The American Cancer Society
Coping Tools for the Patient and Caregiver
Gain access to the tools you will need, as a patient or a caregiver, in dealing
with a lung cancer diagnosis. Also find a support group or cancer organizations
in your area.
Visit YesICanNow.com
Additional Resources
Association of Oncology Social Work
AOSW is a patient advocacy group that connects patients and their families and caregivers
with essential community, state, national, and international resources. The site
is designed to increase awareness about the social, emotional, educational, and
spiritual needs of patients with cancer through research, writing, workshops, and
lectures.
215-599-6093
www.aosw.org
Cancer Care
A nonprofit agency devoted to offering professional services to people of all ages,
with all types of cancer, at any stage of the disease. The Cancer Care mission is
to provide free professional help to people with all cancers through counseling,
education, information, and referral, and direct financial assistance.
800-813-HOPE (4673)
www.cancercare.org
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
This Web site for patients, caregivers, and loved ones provides information about
government-supported and private patient assistance programs. Visitors can search
a database of more than 1400 prescription drugs that are provided free of charge
by over 200 patient assistance programs across the United States.
888-477-2669
www.pparx.org
Cancer Information Service
Free public service of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the nation's primary
agency for cancer research.
800-4-CANCER (422-6237)
cis.nci.nih.gov
Oncology Tools
A service of the US Food and Drug Administration, the Center for Drug Evaluation
and Research provides information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies,
as well as reference tools and a patient liaison program.
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Cancer.Net
A service of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Updates on research
and clinical trials, information on side-effects management, caregiver issues, and
the needs of the newly diagnosed.
703-797-1914
Cancer.net
The Wellness Community
Professionally led support groups, educational workshops, and mind/body classes
utilizing the Patient Active Concept. Free services in local communities nationwide,
and in Japan and Israel.
888-793-WELL (9355)
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
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