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Using the
LIVESTRONG
Guidebook
The LIVESTRONG Guidebook can help you from • Keep track of your cancer experience
the moment cancer is diagnosed. It provides informa- • Find hope
tion and tools for survivors to use as they go through
the cancer journey. The Guidebook can help you live HOW THE GUIDEBOOK IS ARRANGED
life with cancer on your own terms.
Use the Guidebook to: The LIVESTRONG Guidebook is for all people
affected by cancer. Because each situation is unique,
• Learn about cancer and treatment some of the information may not apply to your con-
• Find the best health care for your situation dition. It is designed to be easy for you to find what
• Know where to find help you need. The pages that divide the sections in the
• Learn what questions to ask Planner have pockets to hold your notes, medical
• Make health and life-planning decisions reports, insurance forms and prescription records.
• Understand insurance and financial issues
Book 1 is the LIVESTRONG Guidebook. This book provides information that tells you what you
will need to know to deal with cancer and treatment. It provides resources to find the best health
care and get the help you need. There is also information for loved ones and caregivers.
Book 2 is the LIVESTRONG Guidebook Planner and Journal. This book helps you plan and keep
track of your cancer journey. The worksheets and planning pages support the activities described
in Book 1. It can help you organize important information. It is also a place to take notes and journal
your own thoughts and experiences.
Throughout the Guidebook, you will see at the end treatment and after you have completed treatment. If
of each section a planner icon and sections of the you are newly diagnosed with cancer, you may be deal-
Planner you may want to review. ing with many emotions. All of the new information
may seem overwhelming. It is important to take care of
The Guidebook set covers a great deal of yourself. Allow yourself to go through the Guidebook
information. It was designed to help you through all information and worksheets slowly at first if that will be
phases of the cancer journey. There is information to helpful. Continue when you are ready to learn more.
help you from the time cancer is diagnosed, through
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