About Cancer
Whether you or a family member have just received a diagnosis of cancer, or you want to simply learn more about the disease as a preventative measure, the volumes of information about cancer may be intimidating.
But there are resources available to help you ease your cancer concerns and become an active participant in your healthcare decision-making.
This section provides a brief introduction to cancer and links to reliable, up-to-date and authoritative information, including:
- how to reduce your chance of getting the disease
- symptoms or warning signs to look for
- methods to detect or diagnose cancer
- the range of treatment options
- making cancer care decisions
- all about clinical trials
- post-treatment issues of survivorship
- resources for additional information and support