Support Patient Resource Area - Family

A cancer diagnosis affects not only the patient but their loved ones as well. Family roles and responsibilities will change as a result of this serious illness. Maybe permanently. Use the links below to learn more about the impact of a cancer diagnosis on a family.

Geriatric Oncology Consortium
Information on the GOC which is multiple community oncology practices conducting research and educational programs specifically targeted for the elderly cancer population.

Joe's House
Joe's House is a housing resource for cancer patients and their families who must travel away from home for medical treatment.

Lotsa Helping Hands
Lotsa Helping Hands is an easy-to-use, private group calendar, specifically designed for organizing helpers.

National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
Information on education, support, empowerment and advocacy.

Strength for Caring
Reviews the complex needs of persons caring for patients with cancer, providing education and support for those caregivers.

Taking Time: Support for People With Cancer and the People Who Care About Them
Discusses the importance of support for people with cancer as well as their families. Information on ways to live with cancer, including resources for learning more about support are included.

When Someone in Your Family Has Cancer
This NCI booklet discusses cancer and the family and what the diagnosis of cancer can mean for a sibling or parent.

Young People With Cancer, A Handbook for Parents (PDF)
Information specific to parents with a child who has been diagnosed with cancer, including how to speak to your doctor and what to tell your child.

ONS Books for Patients