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If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you might be overwhelmed by the amount of questions you have. You could be wondering more about your condition, how to take care of yourself, and many other things.

Dealing with advanced cancer in a loved one is far from easy. It can be devastating no matter how long you’ve known of their prognosis. Here is what you need to know.

Taking care of a family member who is sick can be tough, especially when you also have to work. The good news is that there is a law called the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that can help caregivers.

One possible side effect from cancer treatment is a low platelet count. This means the number of platelets in your blood is lower than normal. Read on to learn more.

Having the right providers in place will keep you healthy and ready to tackle your future.

You may need to travel away from home to get the cancer care that’s best for you. So it might make sense to find a place to stay nearby while getting treatment. Here's a look at some housing assistance programs that help families like yours find a home away from home during treatment.

When your loved one has cancer, a time might come when it can no longer be controlled. In that case, your loved one will stop testing and treatment. The focus will turn to giving your loved one comfort and emotional support, and planning what comes next.

Chemotherapy can be an effective tool to treat cancer. But it can also cause side effects. Depending on how serious your side effects are, your provider might delay your chemo treatment for a short time. Read on to learn more.

For some people, cancer treatment can cause flu-like symptoms. Read on to learn more about this, and what you can do.