Support Patient Resource Area

There are many different resources available to provide patients and their families with support in a wide variety of areas. These resources include specific information for families as well as resources for emotional and financial support.

ACS: Coping With Treatment
The American Cancer Society provides resources to help manage the day-to-day details of treatment.

ACS: I Can Cope
I Can Cope online classes are self-paced and feature voice over, videos, quizzes with feedback, links to more in-depth information, and a satisfaction survey. The average time to complete a class is 20-30 minutes (or longer if users watch the videos and read the linked information).Classes include "Cancer-Related Fatigue" and "Relieving Cancer Pain."

ACS: Support Programs and Services
The gateway to American Cancer Society programs and services that give support to cancer patients, survivors, and loved ones.

Center to Advance Palliative Care
The Center to Advanced Palliative Care provides valuable information for patients and families coping with serious, complex illness including a palliative care Provider Directory, a definition and detailed description of what palliative care is, direct links to palliative care-related organizations and more.

Center for Cancer Support & Education
The Center for Cancer Support & Education supports people touched by cancer, their caregivers and loved ones, by offering resources to enhance life as they move forward.

Gillette Women's Cancer Connection
The Gillette Company has made a corporate commitment to the health and well being of its' local communities. This web site is designed to connect you to the tools you need to learn more about cancer, or help you through your cancer journey.

Palliative Dementia Care Resources
Palliative Dementia Care Resources (PDCR) provides resources and information to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services for individuals with dementia. Created by Polisher Research Institute and funded by the Farber Family Foundation, PCDR guides professional and family caregivers to news, educational materials, and organizations related to palliative care for individuals living with advanced dementia.