Researching Your Cancer

“The world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it.”

– Helen Keller

There can be such a thing as too much information. Researching your cancer can be draining, overwhelming, scary, and make you feel even more insecure. These are perfectly legitimate reasons NOT to research your cancer. But, with the right amount of knowledge, you can be empowered to ask intelligent questions of your health care providers, find new treatment information, and develop better ways to cope. By reading the following articles, you will help identify what level of information is right for you. As you research, keep in mind your sources. Question sources you don’t trust, and make sure the information you’re reading is up to date, because medications and treatment do change. The sources listed below are some of the most well-respected in the industry.

Articles:

“All About Advanced Cancer,” American Cancer Society
"A Patient's Guide to Clinical Trials," CURE Magazine
"A Patient's Guide to Metastatic Cancer," CURE Magazine
"Cancer Clinical Trials," National Cancer Institute
"Cancer's Secrets Come Into Sharper Focus," George Johnson
"Metastasis: The Killing Fields," Anita Slomski
“NCCS Resource Guide,” National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
"Picture This: Cancer," New York Times (Video)
“Pros and Cons of Researching Your Cancer,” Cancer Guide
"Push Hard For the Answers You Require," Denise Grady
"Walking the Fine Line Between Staying Informed and Becoming Obsessed," Alesia Shute
"Before Treatment: Understanding Clinical Trials," Cure Magazine

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