You are not alone on your treatment journey. Numerous resources are available free and online to cancer patients and their caregivers. Find your answer to cancer with help and support from organizations, healthcare professionals, and patient advocates.
These resources can help you learn more about the science of cancer immunotherapy and other advances in cancer treatment, where to seek financial help, how to connect with other patient support and advocacy groups, and other assistance.
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Read our primer on the immune system and how scientists are unlocking its power to fight and ultimately cure all types of cancer.
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Download an eight-step guide for cancer patients on how to get the best care followed by an information section and resource directory
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Watch expert scientists and physicians answer common patient questions about cancer immunotherapy, clinical trials, and immunotherapy treatment for brain tumors.
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Follow helpful links to organizations that provide support and reliable answers for cancer patients and their loved ones.
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Look up words in a comprehensive glossary that will help explain some of the terms you'll come across in cancer immunotherapy.
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Watch our "Cancer Immunotherapy and You" patient education webinar series featuring expert physicians and scientists who provide updates on new treatments, new options, and new possibilities for the future.
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Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter with the latest cancer immunotherapy information and updates from the Cancer Research Institute
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Follow Cancer Research Institute on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or LinkedIn for news about cancer immunotherapy.
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ImmunoCommunity Answers
Find answers to common questions in the patient perspective and experience, touching on cancer diagnosis, the consideration of treatment options, side effects, immunotherapy, and clinical trials. Review a collection of patient responses from our Immunocommunity for a greater understanding of each individual's experience.
How and when did you first learn you had cancer?
How did you learn about immunotherapy and why did you decide to do it?
What was treatment like? Did you have any side effects?
How did immunotherapy compare to other treatments you may have received, if any?
Are there things that surprise you about the cancer experience?
What would you want another patient to know about immunotherapy or about participating in a clinical trial?
Join the conversation and share your story with the Immunocommunity.
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What you need to know to determine if a clinical trial is right for you
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Tips and suggestions to help you organize a successful fundraiser
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Words of advice to help you have productive conversations with your medical team about cancer immunotherapy
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Tips to help you discuss cancer immunotherapy treatment options with your friends and family
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