Following your active treatment, it is helpful to keep a record of the treatments you received and the follow-up care plan to keep you on track.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology developed two documents (English and Spanish) that can help you keep track of information so it can be easily shared with any of your health care providers during your lifetime.

The documents are broken down by cancer types to make this more targeted. Click below to access these free forms.

NCCS’ mission is to advocate for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer. Founded by and for cancer survivors, NCCS created the widely accepted definition of survivorship and defines someone as a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life.

This excellent organization has amazing resources to help you through your survivorship. Check out the Survivorship Checklist for ways to support whatever you need and find advocates to work with you.

The Continuous Update Project (CUP) is an ongoing program that analyzes global research on how diet, nutrition and physical activity affect cancer risk and survival.

Developed in collaboration with and managed by the World Cancer Research Fund International, the Report is widely regarded as a trusted and authoritative scientific resource. The report has quickly become a valued reference for leading researchers and healthcare professionals, and its findings are used to inform numerous guidelines and policies regarding cancer prevention and survival.

Human answers to your cancer questions. A series of insightful videos from real patients and caregivers.

Your Cancer Road Map covers hard-to-talk-about topics such as treatment options, finances, how cancer can affect your fertility or sexuality, survivor care, hospice care, and end-of-life planning.

In the Cancer Support Community tradition, the book ensures that people impacted by cancer can live their lives to the fullest and enables them to gain a sense of control during what can be an overwhelming and chaotic time.

The Partnership to Reduce Cancer in RI is an organization of survivors, caregivers, health care providers, and advocates who are working together to prevent cancer and improve the quality of life of all Rhode Islanders.

They offer education, advocacy, and supportive resources and collaborate with community partners to ensure Rhode Islanders have access to care, prevention, early detection, treatment and support services.

Cancer.net is a site I found when searching on a specific topic. It’s backed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and contains articles, advice, videos and other ways of getting access to information you might need. Easy to access and navigate, and hugely helpful to give you the confidence to help yourself or help someone else.

-How to cope with cancer

-Surviving and thriving after cancer

-Coping with side effects

-Support for caregivers etc.

*Knowledge conquers cancer

This site was a revelation to me as this was the first location that provided a “roadmap” of support based on where you are in the process. Starting with newly diagnosed, then in treatment, beyond treatment, and caregivers.

The information is clearly organized and touches on all aspects of care and support you might need. Excellent resource and comforting!