Informed - Patient Primer

                                                         Information 
                                                               For Patients Recently Diagnosed with Cancer 
                                                                                    Formerly Patient Primer

A simple guide for cancer treatment information.

Understanding the kind of cancer you have and the treatment that is recommended will help you with medical decisions and communications. You will need to work closely with your doctor and other members of the medical team. Your “team” may include doctors, nurses, nutritionists, psychologists, social workers, physical therapists, and other. And, of course, you.

 Some of the topics covered in this guide are:

• Information   lists for medical contacts and treatment information and resources.
• Suggestions from other patients and families – advocacy, communication with your health care team, list of medicines you are taking, list of valuable non-medical contacts, and support friends.
• Informational resources – books, websites and telephone information services.
• NCCC publications
• Your medications
• A Patient’s Bill of Rights