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Care During Chemotherapy and Beyond  External Link

This website provides information about chemotherapy to patients and their families, supplementing what they may already have learned about the treatment.... Details >

The Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative (CARES)   External Link

Chemoprevention: Medicines that Reduce Breast Cancer Risk  External Link

If you're at high risk of breast cancer, preventive medication — chemoprevention — may be an option. Two drugs, tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and raloxifene (Evista) — now have official FDA approval to help pr... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

Chemotherapy Side Effects - Tools for Coping

Also available in: Spanish 

This site provides many links to fact sheets that offer practical tips to help you cope with chemotherapy. Learn about self-care, questions to ask your doctor, and more.... Details >

National Cancer Institute

Hair Loss and Chemotherapy: What to Expect During Treatment  External Link

Your hair loss generally can't be prevented or controlled during chemotherapy, but it can be managed. Take these steps throughout your treatment to minimize the frustration and anxiety associated with... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

Marijuana Use in Supportive Care for Cancer Patients

A fact sheet about marijuana use to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, anorexia and cachexia in cancer patients.... Details >

National Cancer Institute

Teens: Coping with Chemo   External Link

Coping with Chemo chronicles the stories of two teens with cancer and their struggle to cope with their disease and treatment. Each webisode addresses a different topic, including getting diagnosed, s... Details >

Starlight Children’s Foundation  External Link