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Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment:
Take Control of Side Effects with Medicine, Mind and Body

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Main Page You Are Not Alone Step 1: Become Patient Active Step 2: Gain Knowledge About Cancer and Its Treatment   A Definition of Cancer   Types of Cancer Treatment Step 3: Make the Mind-Body Connection Step 4:Take Control of Side Effects   Fatigue   Hair loss   Risk of Infection   Anemia   Pain   Skin Rash   Gastrointestinal Problems   Emotional Distress   Other Side Effects Step 5: Find Support — You Are Not Alone go

This section of the Frankly Speaking About Cancer has been created for people with cancer and their families as a tool to be used throughout the cancer experience. Our objective is to provide information about many of the issues, concerns and questions you might have and where to find additional help and support. Download Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment: Take Control of Side Effects with Medicine, Mind and Body (PDF format).

We wish to state that the information contained in this website is for general information only and should not be used in place of medical consultation. Also, knowledge about cancer and treatment is in a continual state of evolution, and resources change frequently. To the best of our awareness, the information contained within this website is accurate at the time of publication (July 2006). Please note, however, that we are not endorsing nor have we evaluated any of the resources and services; we are providing information about them to help you get started.

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