This page includes links to all the resources on cancer survivorship contained within this site. We encourage you to use this information to help MCC member and partner organizations promote cancer survivorship awareness and accomplish the MCC Cancer Survivorship Goal for 2009-2015.
Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. http://cancercontrolplanet.cancer.gov
The Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. Web portal is a collaborative effort aimed at providing access to data and resources that can help cancer control planners, health educators, program staff, and researchers design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based cancer control programs. Topic areas include: breast cancer; cervical cancer; colorectal cancer; diet and nutrition; informed decision making; physical activity; sun safety; survivorship; and tobacco control.The Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. Web portal is intended to help its audience achieve its shared goals of reducing cancer incidence and the number of deaths from cancer and enhancing quality of life for cancer survivors. Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. sponsors include: the National Cancer Institute; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; the American Cancer Society; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; and the Commission on Cancer.
Cancer Survival Toolbox www.canceradvocacy.org/toolbox
The award-winning Cancer Survival Toolbox is a free, self-learning audio program that has been developed by leading cancer organizations to help people develop important skills to better meet and understand the challenges of their illness. The program contains a set of basic skills to help navigate a diagnosis and special topics on key issues faced by people with cancer. It is given to newly diagnosed patients, as well as those transitioning off treatment; it also is used by patient navigators, offered in patient resource libraries, provided at survivorship programs and conferences, and listened to in a support group setting. (See the tools for healthcare professionals to learn how the Toolbox can be used.) Toolbox materials are available in in English, Spanish, and Chinese. A free CD version of the program can be ordered via the site's online form or by calling 877-NCCS-YES.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Cancer Prevention and Control Publications www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/publications/
This link will take you to the CDC Cancer Publications Center. Select an option from the list to access CDC's cancer-related publications. Options include publications available electronically, order forms for printed publications and other materials, ordering "last call" publications, viewing a listing of scientific publications, and searching the cancer section of the Chronic Disease Prevention Bibliographic Database.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Paths to Recovery Video: "Stories From Two Blood Cancer Survivors" www.cancereducation.com/cancersyspagesnb/a/lls/lls1004/index.html Learn about managing fatigue, anxiety, depression, and pain through the experiences of Laura and Todd. Members of their healthcare teams — Edward Stadtmauer, MD, and Patricia
Mangan, CRNP, from Abramson Cancer Center at the University of
Pennsylvania, and Lissa Parsonnet, PhD, a psychotherapist in private
practice — share insights and strategies for managing side effects and
moving forward. Continuing education credit is available for nurses and social workers.
Michigan Cancer Survivorship Resource Guide (revised June 2011)
One of the Michigan Cancer Consortium’s current goals is to increase Michigan cancer survivors’ awareness of, and access to, survivorship resources and services. The Michigan Cancer Survivorship Resource Guide can help people diagnosed with cancer, their families, and loved ones find assistance and support. The information, originally in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, has been converted to a searchable database. The Resource Guide database is organized by counties and can be used by both providers and cancer survivors to find resources and support services.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Cancer Prevention and Control www.cdc.gov/cancer/
As a leader in nationwide efforts to ease the burden of cancer, the CDC
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control works with national cancer organizations, state health agencies, and
other key groups to develop, implement and promote effective
strategies for preventing and controlling cancer.
National Cancer Institute’s Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer Web Page www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/aya
The National Cancer Institute has created a new web portal for adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer, and those who care about them. The portal brings together material targeted to this age group and resources on AYA cancer, clinical trials, and organizations working in this area.
American Cancer Society (ACS) www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering, and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 14 regional divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.
Journey Forward http://journeyforward.org
Journey Forward is a new program designed for doctors and their patients who have recently completed active treatment for cancer. This program was created by a collaboration of organizations (National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, UCLA Cancer Survivorship Center, WellPoint, Inc., and Genentech) with the common goal of improving survivorship care. Journey Forward promotes the use of a Survivorship Care Plan. This plan, completed by the survivor’s oncology team, gives clear steps for care after active treatment, beginning with a complete treatment summary and offering guidelines for monitoring future care.
Lance Armstrong Foundation — LIVESTRONG Survivor Care www.livestrong.org
The LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare program offers counseling services, help with financial, employment or insurance issues, and information about treatment options and new treatments in development. LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare is for all cancer survivors, including those individuals diagnosed and their caregivers, family and friends.
Living After Cancer Treatment Brochure Series
Developed by the Lance Armstrong Foundation, The Living After Cancer Treatment brochure series is an introduction to survivorship that is: culturally relevant; user-friendly; and easy to read. The brochures raise awareness of the physical, practical and emotional concerns of cancer survivors, list resources, and encourage survivors to seek support.
Minnesota Cancer Alliance: What’s Next? Life After Cancer Treatment(available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*
Developed by the Minnesota Cancer Alliance, What’s Next? Life After Cancer Treatment is a tool to assist cancer patients in planning the next phase of their cancer journey. This booklet is intended to: create a concise history of the cancer treatment experience; provide a platform for dialog between patient and health care provider; manage follow-up medical care and enhance quality of life; help patients understand side effects that may occur, both in the long term and short term; and provide tools and directions for self-care regarding physical, nutritional, emotional, and practical issues.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
www.canceradvocacy.org/about/
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors. NCCS believes in evidence-based advocacy for systemic changes at the federal level in how the nation researches, regulates, finances, and delivers quality cancer care. NCCS organizes Cancer Advocacy Now!,™ a legislative advocacy network that engages constituents across the country in federal cancer-related issues. Patient education is also a priority for NCCS.
Promoting National Cancer Survivors Day
Resources to help you promote National Cancer Survivors Day (observed first Sunday in June) are available through the Michigan Cancer Consortium Monthly Theme Calendar.
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(revised June 2011) 