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  • For many people with cancer, exercise can help them get the most out of their treatment and aid in their recovery. This section explains how to select exercises and do them safely.

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    • Exercise for People with Cancer File

      Exercise can help a person with cancer feel better. This brochure explains how to select the type of exercise that feels right, how to exercise safely, and who to ask questions about exercise.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 7 minutes

  • A cancer diagnosis can bring up many hard emotions. This section explains ways to cope with those emotions.

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    • Self-Care for Patients with Cancer URL

      Cancer can bring many feelings for a person. This brochure was designed for patients but it can help you learn how to support others. The brochure talks about what feelings are common in people with cancer, how to manage these feelings, and who to ask for support.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 20 minutes
    • Coping When You Have Cancer URL

      When someone has cancer, it is important to know how to cope with different changes. This brochure describes how to cope when someone is first diagnosed with cancer, and how to manage different physical, emotional, relationship, and life changes. This brochure was designed for patients but can help you learn how to support others.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 1 hour 15 minutes
    • How to Manage Depression During Cancer File

      It is normal for people with cancer and caregivers to feel sad and worried. But if the feelings are strong and do not go away for a long time, it may be depression. This brochure explains what depression is, how it can be treated and how to manage it.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • How to Manage Your Anxiety File

      It is normal for patients and caregivers coping with cancer to feel some anxiety. But when someone feels nervous, worried and fearful for a long time, they may need help to manage it. This brochure explains what anxiety is and how to manage it.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 20 minutes