ECOG New Cancer Survivor Education Material from NCI

ECOG: The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group


ECOG Introduction to ECOG Clinical Trials Guide For Cancer Patients What is a clinical trial? Why participate? Does insurance cover costs? What if I change my mind? How can I join a clinical trial? ECOG's active protocols Educational Materials Selenium E5597 GI Studies E4203,E5202,E5204 Head & Neck Cancer E1305 NEW Lung Cancer E1505 NEW Lung Cancer E1508 NEW Lung Cancer E4508 NEW Melanoma E2603 Prostate CHAARTED E3805 Cancer in Siblings E1Y97 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma E4402 Breast Cancer PACCT1: TAILORx Informational Videos Trial Summary Results Trial Monitoring ECOG Data Monitoring Committee ECOG Institutions Institutions by state Alphabetical listing Joining ECOG Joining ECOG Publications Publications bibliography Announcements TAILORx Webinar Information NCI Press Release: Bevacizumab... Job Openings Future ECOG Meeting Dates Researcher Advocate Partners Young Investigator Symposium NCI-VA Initiative Scales and Criteria ECOG Performance Status Common Toxicity Criteria Cancer Information Colon Cancer Video Cancer Survivor Publications Releasing Results Guidelines Other Cancer Sites ECOG Main Institutions' Sites Other Cooperative Groups Advocates/Support Groups ECOG HOME PAGE ECOG MEMBERS INFORMATION (password required) GLOSSARY SEARCH CONTACT INFORMATION DISCLAIMER			New Cancer Survivor Education Material from NCI The NCI has developed a new series of publications for cancer survivors, their families and friends, and health professionals. The Facing Forward Survivor Series offers scientific information and coping tips to help survivors face the challenges of life after treatment. New books now available in the Series include: Life After Cancer Treatment, a comprehensive guide for survivors facing post-treatment issues such as potential physical and emotional changes, changes in social relationships, and workplace issues. This book can be found on the Web at http://cancer.gov/cancerinfo/life-after-treatment. Ways You Can Make a Difference in Cancer, an overview of the benefits and ways of becoming involved in cancer-related activities that "give back" to the community. This book can be found on the Web at http://cancer.gov/cancerinfo/making-a-difference. Available in September 2002: Siga adelante: la vida después del tratamiento del cáncer is a Spanish version of Life After Cancer Treatment that highlights issues relevant to Latino survivors. This will be available on the Web at http://cancer.gov/espanol/vida-despues-del-tratamiento. To order free copies of the Facing Forward Survivor Series books, call 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237), or visit the Web site at www.cancer.gov/publications. How to contact ECOG All contents copyright © 2002 Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group. All rights reserved. Revised: August 22, 2002

New Cancer Survivor Education Material from NCI

New books now available in the Series include:

Available in September 2002: