When the Doctor Says Cancer: Read Cancer.Net’s Feature article or listen to an audio podcast about how newly diagnosed people can start to learn about their diagnosis, find support, and organize their care.

Learning About Your Diagnosis

Cancer.Net Guides to Cancer: Review detailed, medically reviewed guides to more than 120 types of cancer and cancer-related syndromes. Each guide includes a specialized list of questions to ask your doctor.

ASCO Answers: This fact sheet series offers basic information and illustrations on the most common cancers, delivered in a one-page format.

Terms to Know: Read Cancer.Net’s Feature articles defining medical terms you may hear, including basic oncology terms and those common in discussing a new diagnosis of cancer.

Rare Cancer Information: If you have been diagnosed with an uncommon type of cancer, review this list of sources of information and support.

Medical Illustrations Gallery: Visit this area for help with visualizing the parts of the body affected by the disease and the stage of the cancer.

Finding Medical Care

Choosing an Oncologist: Read Cancer.Net’s Feature article or listen to an audio podcast about how to select a cancer specialist.

ASCO’s Find an Oncologist Database: This free online database of oncologists can be searched by multiple criteria, including location and specialty area.

Choosing a Treatment Facility: Cancer.Net offers both a Feature article and an audio podcast about factors to consider when selecting where to receive your cancer treatment.

Seeking a Second Opinion: Find guidance about how to obtain additional medical advice following a diagnosis of cancer, in a Feature article or through an audio podcast.

Clinical Trials section: Provides a detailed explanation about how research studies are conducted and the patient safety measures in place. Includes a searchable database of available clinical trials.

Finding Support and Getting Organized

Caring for the Whole Patient: Visit this section to find support for your emotional and social needs.

Being Your Own Advocate: Offers guidance on how to become more active in shaping your cancer care.

Financial Resources: Review information about insurance and find guidance on locating financial assistance.

Telephone and Email Helplines: A list of available support programs offered over the phone or online.

Keeping a Personal Medical Record: Learn how to keep a complete record of your medical care and the importance of doing so.

Patient Information Resources: Additional assistance on specific types of cancer and support resources.