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Managing Your Treatment
You cancer treatment is the heart of your battle. With your treatment plan mapped out, you have a course to follow. With your healthcare team and your family and friends, you have guidance and support. In this section, we’ve gathered information to help you with the practical side of managing your treatment.
 
Dealing with Side Effects
Many people experience virtually no side effects from cancer treatment. However, others may experience unpleasant side effects that are considered normal reactions to treatment. Here are some practical tips for dealing with them. 
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Adobe Portable Document Format  Calendar & Symptom Log

Diet and Exercise

Although some risk factors for cancer are out of your control, diet and lifestyle choices play an important role in the development and progression of some types of the disease. Additionally, by eating a well-balanced diet and following an exercise program, you can help reduce the risk of your cancer spreading.
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Should You Join a Clinical Trial?
Clinical trials are studies of new or experimental treatments in patients, and they are a critical component in expanding treatment options for people with all types of cancer. The question of whether you should join a clinical trial is one to discuss with your doctor and cancer- care team, but having a general understanding of clinical trials can be useful. 
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Adobe Portable Document Format  Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Clinical Trials
 
Oral Oncology Notebook from OncologyRX Care AdvantageTM
The Oral Oncology Notebook is meant for you to use with your nurse and physician to help remind you of important information and dates when taking your oral oncology treatment.
 

Adobe Portable Document Format  Oral Oncology Notebook
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