Coping with Cancer

Have you or someone you care about been diagnosed with cancer? If so you probably

want to increase your understanding of the disease. You may find one or more of the

websites listed below helpful as you begin your journey. Remember,

“There is no type of cancer from which some people have not recovered.”¹

The information in the Savannah River Cancer Foundation’s website is not intended

as a substitute for medical professional help or advice but is to be used only as an

aid in understanding current medical knowledge. A physician should always be

consulted for any health problem or medical condition. Our website provides

links to other organizations as a service to our readers. The Savannah River

Cancer Foundation is not responsible for the information provided in other

websites. Inquiries about the contents of our website should be addressed to

info@savannahrivercancerfoundation.org

Cancer Treatment Information: Information about cancer treatment, including surgery,

chemotherapy, radiation therapy, clinical trials, proton therapy, complementary medicine, and

cutting edge technologies.

Cancer Coping Strategies: Coping With Cancer - 10 Steps to Emotional Well Being.

Click here to see the 10 steps.

Eating Hints for Cancer Patients: Diet is an important part of treatment for cancer.

The US Cancer Institute offers advice on how to eat the right kinds of foods before, during,

and after your treatment to help you feel better and stay stronger.

Cancer Research and Development: An easy to use database of the latest developments

in treatment and research, compiled by a local oncology group. You can search by type of cancer

or sort by date.

Pain Control – A Guide for Cancer Patients and their Families: Cancer pain can

almost always be relieved and controlling your cancer pain is part of the overall treatment for

cancer. You have a right to pain relief, and you should insist on it.

Weekly Cancer Newsletter: Sign up for the iVillage Newsletter to get breaking news on

cancer-related topics delivered to you every week, and stay on top of all the latest developments

and research. Just check the “Cancer” box under Newsletter Topics. Registration also provides

complete access to the Internet's largest library of patient education, edited by physician specialists.

Senior Wellness Program: If you’re over 50 or you are caring for an older parent or relative, take

a look at Aiken Regional Medical Center’s Senior Wellness Program. Membership is completely FREE

and offers a wide variety of special programs including a variety of planned activities, educational seminars,

fitness programs, a special newsletter and even free notary service and discounts on over 100 participating providers.

¹Oncolink - Abrahms Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania