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Recommended reading, available resources
The Wellness Community makes available a broad array of educational resources to assist individuals and their caregivers understand their options and make informed choices. Among highly recommended materials are:
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Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer discusses the newest cancer therapies, clinical trials, and the emotional and psychological impact of cancer, among other things.
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Considering and Oral Therapy for Cancer? A comprehensive guide to help patients and caregivers make informed decisions when considering oral therapy within their treatment regime. It includes information on types of therapies, the importance of compliance, and financial concerns. This publication is a good companion to the Patient Active Guide to Living With Advanced Breast Cancer and Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer, since both types of cancer have oral therapy treatment options.
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Strengthening the School's Response. Popular with program directors, this is an excellent resource.
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Frankly Speaking About Lymphoma, first published in 2004, now is available only online.
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Small Cell Lung Cancer. Most recently updated in 2004, this publication offers information that is still 95% applicable, according to a TWC medical review. "There really is only one additional finding that could be included," according to the review, "a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine that suggests that some patients with extensive stage disease might benefit from prophylactic brain radiation. (T)his is a highly controversial area, but some new literature does support it."
Additional Health Education materials available from TWC
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Cancer Treatment booklet and journal. An educational booklet with a personal journal designed to help people understand and manage the physical side effects and the emotional burden of cancer treatment. ©2006, 4th edition.
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Clinical Trials brochure provides straightforward information about clinical trials and how to determine if this treatment option is appropriate for you.
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Cancer Vaccines brochure. A brochure about how the therapeutic cancer vaccines work and their theoretical and potential advantages -- to help you decide whether you want to explore this treatment option further.
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Lung booklet. A comprehensive booklet that empowers people affected by lung cancer with information on treatment decision-making, side-effects management, and improving the quality of life during and after diagnosis.
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New Discoveries booklet discusses the most current innovations in oncology, including the newest cancer therapies available, treatments that are still being tested in clinical trials, and information on the emotional and psychological impact of cancer. ©2007, 3rd edition.
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Small Cell Lung booklet provides information specific to people affected by small cell lung cancer, including treatment considerations and side-effect management.
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Colorectal booklet. A comprehensive publication packed with useful tips oin mnanaging a colorectal cancer diagnosis, including treatment decision-making, side-effect management and social and emotional considerations.
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Advanced Breast booklet was developed specifically for women diagnosed with advanced (metastatic) breast cancer. Booklet covers topics ranging from treatment and side-effects managemenet to quality-of-life issues.
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Oral Therapies brochure. A comprehensive guide to help patients and caregivers make informed decisions when considering oral therapy with their treatment regiment, including information on types of therapies, the importance of compliance, and financial concerns. ©2007.
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Brain Tumor DVD. Shows the first-hand experience of several families affected by a brain tumor diagnosis and the impact this diagnosis can have on an individual and the family unit.
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Moving Forward. A first-response brochure to help individuals newly diagnosed with cancer and their families understand treatment choices so they can make the right treatment decisions.
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Ovarian booklet provides informnation about diagnosis, treatment, challenges of managing recurrent disease, side effects, lifestyle concerns, emotional issues, coping and discovering hope. ©2005.