ASCO Answers is a collection of oncologist-approved patient education materials developed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for people with cancer and their caregivers. This series of fact sheets provides a one-page (front and back) introduction to a specific type of cancer or cancer-related topic. Each PDF document includes an overview of the subject, terms to know, and questions to ask the doctor. The following titles are courtesy of ASCO and are available to download for free.
Cancer Types
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic (ALL)
Leukemia, Acute Myeloid (AML)
Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic (CLL)
Leukemia, Chronic Myeloid (CML)
Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Peritoneal Cancer
Childhood
Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic (ALL)
Leukemia, Acute Myeloid (AML)
Diagnosis and Treatment
Safe Storage and Disposal of Pain Medications
Taking Your Medication Correctly
Understanding Bone Marrow Transplantation
Side Effects
When Cancer Spreads to the Bone
When Cancer Spreads to the Brain
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