Issues After a Cancer Diagnosis

Cancer Staging and Prognoses

What does "tumor grade" mean? [answer]

What is meant by a cancer's 'stage'? [answer]

Is cancer one disease? [answer]

What are the common signs and symptoms of cancer? [answer]

How accurate are cancer prognoses? [answer]

Is there a new gene test that can predict cancer survival? [answer]

Initial Treatment Issues

What factors should I consider when choosing a doctor for my cancer treatment? [answer]

I want to find a doctor to treat my cancer. Where do I start? [answer]

Should I get a second opinion about my cancer treatment? Will this offend my doctor? [answer]

Financial Issues

Has Medicare expanded its benefits for cancer patients? [answer]

If I take part in a research study of a new cancer treatment, will Medicare cover it? [answer]

My father has cancer, and he has no health insurance. What help is available? [answer]

I've had cancer. Can I get life insurance? [answer]

Where can I get financial help for my cancer care? [answer]

My wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and we have limited financial resources. Is help available? [answer]

My dad no longer responds to his cancer treatment. His doctor has recommended hospice care. Is this covered by health insurance? [answer]

Family Issues and Life Changes

My sister's cancer was treated successfully a year ago, but she still suffers a lot of anxiety. Her doctor thinks she has "PTSD." What is this? [answer]

My husband has had no interest in sex since his cancer diagnosis. He is too embarrassed to talk with his doctor. Can you help us? [answer]

I am 15-year-old who has had cancer. Can I lead a "normal" life? [answer]

I worry about returning to work after my cancer treatment. How can I get back into the routine? [answer]

My cancer treatments are over, but getting back to normal life is difficult. What types of help are available? [answer]

My boyfriend left me after I was treated for cervical cancer. How can I regain my confidence about dating? [answer]

I have been experiencing serious sleep problems since my cancer treatments began. What can I do about this? [answer]

I have been feeling very depressed since my cancer diagnosis. Is this normal? [answer]

I have been feeling exhausted since my cancer treatment began. Is this normal? [answer]

Can employers discriminate against me because I have had cancer? [answer]

I have cancer. Should I tell my young children? [answer]

Can spirituality affect a cancer patient's recovery? [answer]

Relief of Pain and Symptoms

I'm taking chemotherapy for breast cancer and don't feel like eating. What can I do? [answer]

I want to find out more about complementary medicine. What questions should I ask my cancer specialist? [answer]

Why did I begin having hot flashes after receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer? What helps relieve them? [answer]

I read recently that cancer experts are putting more emphasis now on "palliative care." Can you tell me more about this? [answer]

What are some ways to relieve cancer pain without drugs? [answer]

Should I wait until my cancer pain is severe before telling my doctor? [answer]

Can taking cancer pain medication result in drug addiction? [answer]

Is marijuana used in cancer treatment? [answer]

After Completion of Treatment

My child just finished treatment for cancer. What can I do to help her stay healthy? [answer]

Do you have tips for healthy eating after cancer treatment? [answer]

After my cancer treatment is over, what should I discuss with my doctor during checkups? [answer]

Are there things I should be doing now that my cancer treatment is over? [answer]

My cancer treatment is over and was successful. What can I do to reduce the chance of my cancer returning? [answer]

After cancer treatment, will my life return to normal? [answer]

My cancer treatment ended a few months ago, but I still think about my illness all the time. How can I get my mind on other things? [answer]

I just recently finished my cancer treatment. My family wants me to get involved as a volunteer, but I'm not sure I'm ready. How can I decide? [answer]

Hospice and End-of-Life Issues

My mother's cancer is not responding to treatment, and her doctor suggested hospice care. How could it help her? [answer]

Since my cancer diagnosis, I have been thinking about setting up some advance directives. Yet this seems like giving up. What should I do? [answer]

What is hospice? [answer]

As a cancer patient, I worry that my wishes about medical care will not be carried out if I become unable to speak or think clearly. What can I do? [answer]

My grandmother is expected to die from cancer within a few months. Her doctor has recommended hospice care. What does this include? [answer]