Fact or Fiction

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CANCER IS:

  • A disease that will impact one in two men and one in three women
  • The process by which our body loses its natural ability to safely regenerate itself at the cellular level
  • When new cells grow and old cells are not ready to die and make room for this new growth
  • When this growth causes tumors, either malignant or benign.

CANCER IS NOT:

  • A death sentence
  • An insurmountable challenge
  • A punishment
  • Anyone’s fault, especially your own
  • Contagious

Feel prepared for every appointment

Carrying the right information can empower you during your cancer care journey. Use these tools to help organize this information so you can be an active participant in your cancer care.

Keep them handy for use at home and bring them along to your doctor visits and other medical appointments.

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Update your information and checklist after each appointment to keep track of your progress and prepare for your next visit. Being organized is a key step in navigating your cancer care with confidence.

Essentials Checklist

  • Important Contacts: Include your healthcare team's phone numbers and email addresses.
  • Health and Treatment History: A brief summary of your diagnosis, treatment plans, and any past procedures or surgeries.
  • Copies of Reports: Bring recent blood tests, pathology reports, and any other relevant medical records.
  • Calendar: Your schedule of upcoming appointments, treatments, and tests.
  • Progress Notes: Observations about your symptoms, side effects, and any changes in your condition.
  • Questions: A list of questions or concerns you have for your healthcare provider. Don't hesitate to ask anything that's on your mind.
  • Insurance Information: Your insurance card and any necessary authorization forms or documents.

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