Diet and Exercise
Maintaining an Active Lifestyle and Nutritional Changes
Visit: The
American Cancer Society
A head and neck cancer diagnosis requires extra care and consideration regarding diet and exercise. Access healthy recipes and learn how your nutritional needs will vary before, during and after treatment.
Visit: MASCC.org
Learn information on supportive care and cancer.
Visit: National
Cancer Institute
Some people who have had treatment for cancer of the larynx may lose their interest in food. Soreness and changes in smell and taste may make eating difficult. Yet good nutrition is important
Coping
Dealing With Your Own Cancer Diagnosis
Visit: The
American Cancer Society
A head and neck diagnosis may be overwhelming. As you receive treatment, many aspects of your life may be affected. Learn important coping tools to manage your head and neck cancer diagnosis. Also read inspiring stories of hope from others that have been diagnosed with head and neck cancer.
With a Loved One's Cancer Diagnosis
Visit: The
American Cancer Society
Having a difficult time determining what to say to a loved one who was just diagnosed with head and neck cancer or how to support them? Learn what it means to be a “co-survivor” and find the support you need to help a loved one fight this disease.
Visit: National Cancer Institute
Managing side effects and complications caused by cancer and its treatment can be difficult. Learn more on how to cope with the side effects.
Additional Resources
Cancer Care
800-813-HOPE (4673)
www.cancercare.org
A nonprofit agency devoted to offering professional services to people of all ages, with
all types of cancer, at any stage of the disease. The Cancer Care mission is to provide free
professional help to people with all cancers through counseling, education, information, and
referral, and direct financial assistance.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
888-477-2669
www.pparx.org
This web site for patients, caregivers, and loved ones provides information about
government-supported and private patient assistance programs. Visitors can search a database
of more than 1400 prescription drugs that are provided free of charge by over 200 patient
assistance programs across the United States.
Cancer Information Service
800-4-CANCER (422-6237)
cis.nci.nih.gov
Free public service of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the nation's primary agency
for cancer research.
National Self-Help Clearinghouse
212-817-1822
www.selfhelpweb.org
A not-for-profit organization founded to facilitate access to self-help groups and increase
awareness of the importance of mutual support.
Oncology Tools
www.fda.gov/cder/cancer
A service of the US Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
Information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies as well as reference
tools and a patient liaison program.
People Living With Cancer
703-797-1914
www.plwc.org
A service of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Updates on research and
clinical trials, information on side-effects management, caregiver issues, and the needs
of the newly diagnosed.
The Wellness Community
888-793-WELL (9355)
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Professionally led support groups, educational workshops, and mind/body classes utilizing the
Patient Active Concept. Free services in local communities nationwide, and in Japan and Israel.
Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer
Visit: www.mascc.org
International, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to research and education in all aspects of supportive care for people with cancer
regardless of stage of their disease.