Following are some suggested links you may find helpful:
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org
The Wellness Community (TWC) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free emotional support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones. Through participation in professionally led support groups, educational workshops, and mind/body programs utilizing the Patient Active Concept, people affected by cancer can learn vital skills to regain control, reduce feelings of isolation, and restore hope—regardless of the stage of disease.
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CANCERCARE
http://www.cancercare.org
CancerCare provides free professional help to people with all cancers through counseling, education, information, referral, and direct financial assistance. All services are provided free of charge and are available to people of all ages, with all types of cancer, at any stage of the disease. CancerCare's initiatives also extend to family members, caregivers, and professionals.
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NATIONAL COALITION FOR CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
http://www.canceradvocacy.org
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is a survivor-led advocacy organization working on behalf of people with all types of cancer and their families, and is dedicated to assuring quality cancer care for all Americans.
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
http://www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
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NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
http://www.cancer.gov
The National Cancer Institute's Web site provides accurate, up-to-date information on many types of cancer, information on clinical trials, resources for people dealing with cancer, and information for researchers and health professionals.
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For additional tips on managing side effects, you can print these materials:
Side Effect Log
Risk Assessment Form
Talking Wellness: Cards for Cancer is sponsored by The Wellness Community with support from Merck & Co., Inc. Merck does not review or control the content at the site to which these links connect; therefore these links do not constitute an endorsement by Merck of any non-Merck site.
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