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Question: Where do you get most of your information about cancer treatment side effects?
Submitted by dgroene on Sat, 03/11/2017 - 08:31Explore the Symptoms section to learn about treatment side effects and how to manage them.
Manage Cancer—Your Way
Springboard Beyond Cancer can help.Take control of your health and manage the challenges of cancer through self-management. Self-management is all of the actions you take to deal with problems and prevent new ones. Watch this video to learn more about the power of self-management.
Want to take an active role in your health?
Learn to advocate for yourself and navigate cancer’s challenges with self-management.
Are you a caregiver?
Understand the importance of taking care of yourself while being there for your loved one.
What Are Action Decks?
Action Decks are collections of information related to a cancer topic or treatment.
Create your own action deck or choose an action deck we’ve made for you.
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New Diagnosis
New Diagnosis
Build knowledge and expectations about cancer treatment, communicating with others, and coping with the stresses of having cancer.
View the New Diagnosis DeckWellness
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Surgery
Surgery
Get information about the most common symptoms and challenges from surgery and learn how to manage them.
View the Surgery DeckSymptoms
Wellness
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Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
Get information about the most common symptoms and challenges from chemotherapy and learn how to manage them.
View the Chemotherapy DeckSymptoms
- Appetite Changes
- Chemo-Brain
- Fatigue
- Hair Loss
- Infections
- Mouth & Gum Problems
- Nausea
- Sexual Problems for Men and Women
- Tingling, Burning & Numbness (Neuropathy)
Wellness
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Radiation
Radiation
Get information about the most common symptoms and challenges from radiation therapy and learn how to manage them.
View the Radiation DeckSymptoms
Wellness
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Coping with Cancer
Coping with Cancer
Understand the emotional challenges that may come with having cancer and build skills to cope with them.
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Social Support
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Living Well
Living Well
A healthy lifestyle can benefit you before, during, and after cancer treatment. Find out how to live healthier and feel better.
View the Living Well DeckStress & Mood
Wellness
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Post-Treatment
Post-Treatment
Some of the challenges of cancer continue after you finish treatment. Find out what you can expect when treatment ends
View the Post-Treatment DeckStress & Mood
Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Chemo-Brain & Memory Problems
- Sexual Problems for Men and Women
- Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
Wellness
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Support for Caregivers
Support for Caregivers
As a caregiver, you need to know how to take care of yourself and the cancer patient in your life.
View the Support for Caregivers Deck
Self-Management means taking action, which is why Springboard offers action decks. Watch this video to learn how to create action decks and use them in your self-management journey.
Create an Action Deck
Create an Action Deck with topics that are most important to you.
Additional Resources
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Angie's Experience With Breast Cancer - Fatigue
Angie, a breast cancer survivor, talks about her cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as her fatigue symptoms during chemotherapy and radiation. By walking between treatments and playing tennis, Angie was able to boost her energy levels and battle fatigue. Angie recommends finding a physical activity you enjoy and pursuing it in a modified way until you're able to return to a fully active lifestyle. Visit the Fatigue page for more information.
Social Support
Get social support resources and build communication skills to use with your health care team, loved ones, and more.
Stress & Mood
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