Nearly 12 million Americans living today have received a diagnosis of cancer.

Those recently diagnosed or going through treatment deal with not only physical symptoms but also practical and emotional issues. They may have questions about new FDA rules for certain prescriptions. They may experience side effects from the cancer or treatment that prevent them from doing their daily activities. They may also wonder what role non-medical approaches, such as exercise and nutrition, can play in recovery. Family and friends want to help but may not know what to do or say.

The articles in this section are designed to help patients with cancer and their families navigate these challenges. Physical, practical, and emotional help is available.

Coping with Cancer

• Traveling With Cancer

• Getting a Second Opinion

• Other Things to Consider During and After Treatment

• Exercising During Cancer Treatment

• Cancer and Fertility

• Raising a Child With Cancer

• 10 Tips for Breast Cancer Patients During Treatment

• Coping with Breast Cancer’s “Waves of Impact”

• Finding Comfort in Spirituality

• Finding Support Systems for People with Cancer

• How to Tell Children about Your Cancer Diagnosis

• Requesting Job Accommodations During Treatment

• Seven Ways to Simplify the Holidays

• Take Steps to Stay Healthy This Winter

• Family Perspectives: First Day of Chemo

• Family Perspectives: "Prostrated"

More Information on Living With Cancer From the NCCN Member Institutions

• Healing Arts Program

• Life Interrupted: Facing Cancer in the Prime of Youth

• Neuroblastoma

• Patient Story - Faith Welker, Patient Turned Nurse

• STAR Program

• Survivor Profile: Denny LaVercombe