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The Promise of Electronic Health Information Exchange

Based on a survey of cancer survivors, this report details how survivors want to use, access and interact with their health information as well as how survivors feel medical care will change with the

Converting Real Property Into Income

Converting Real Property Into Income 15787

To pay for cancer treatment, you may need to consider borrowing against or selling real property to create income. The laws that cover home loan, sale and rental transactions are complex and change read more

  • creating income
  • finances
  • practical effects of cancer

American Cancer Society

Find information and tips on staying active and healthy during and after cancer treatment and dealing with the possibility of cancer recurrence.

You Don’t Have to Walk the Journey Alone

My name is Melissa Gilley and I am 58 years old. I’ve been married to my husband, Gary, for 41 years and we have two daughters, Rhiannon…

Employment Issues

Employment Issues 35063

Cancer and treatment can make it difficult to work. Prepare early for not working for a period of time. Or, there may be ways to change your job duties so you can keep working. Also, consider future read more

  • benefits
  • disability income
  • discrimination

Livestrong Cancer Navigation

Livestrong offers free and confidential one-on-one support to anyone affected by cancer. This includes emotional assistance to help you cope with a cancer diagnosis and find support groups or peer-to

Livestrong Cancer Navigation: 2015 Overview

This infographic provides an overview of key program highlights, financial impact and details about the people we served through Livestrong Cancer Navigation in 2015.

The Financial Impact of Cancer on Survivors

A Livestrong Survey Updat

Federal and State Benefit Programs

Federal and State Benefit Programs 32698

Federal and state benefit programs offer help to meet health care and income needs. These programs can help those who can’t work due to cancer, treatment or aftereffects. read more

  • federal and state benefits
  • financial help
  • insurance
Home Health Care Needs

Home Health Care Needs 20248

Some cancer patients require specialized health care assistance. This might happen during or after cancer treatment. Home health care services can provide certain types of temporary or ongoing medical read more

  • acute care
  • Caregiver
  • during treatment
Important Legal Decisions

Important Legal Decisions 18604

You will need to prepare legal documents to tell others what you want done during a health crisis or after death. Here is an overview of the important legal decisions to consider and how to find help read more

  • advance health directives
  • creating a will
  • during treatment

Making Changes to Your Home 15322

During and after cancer treatment, you may benefit by making certain physical changes to your home. These accommodations can make life easier and safer during and after cancer treatment. read more

  • changes at home
  • disabilities
  • home health care

Organizing and Keeping Important Records 24524

You'll be keeping track of a great deal of important paperwork through your cancer journey. Keeping organized records will make life easier for you and your loved ones. If you don't feel well enough read more

  • cancer guidance
  • during treatment
  • going through treatment
Telling Others About Your Cancer

Telling Others About Your Cancer 33147

How to tell others about your cancer diagnosis is a personal choice. There’s no one right time or way to do it. Some may openly share their experience with others. Some might decide not to share any read more

  • friends
  • Just Diagnosed
  • kids
Transportation and Other Cancer Support Services

Transportation and Other Cancer Support Services 37282

A wide range of support services are available to help you, both during and after cancer fighting treatment. See the chart below for some of the common services. read more

  • assistance programs
  • practical effects of cancer
  • support services