The Cancer Caregiver Action Plan was developed based on conversations with fellow caregivers who asked for a way to ‘pay it forward’ — a way to help other caregivers by providing real world perspective and insight into the caregiver journey.
Gastric (stomach) cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach. The stomach is in the upper abdomen and helps digest food.
Time Counts is supporting individuals caring for a loved one by asking society to give time to connect with a caregiver.
The Ruesch Center for the Cure of GI Cancers & the GI Cancers Alliance are working together to create a Global Gastric Cancer Advocacy Plan.
This guide will share the important steps to make sure your voice is not just heard, but heard by the right people.
Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers—including cancers of the colon and rectum (colorectal cancers), esophagus and stomach (gastroesophageal cancers), liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, appendix, and anus—collectively represent one of the greatest public health issues in the US and, indeed, worldwide—leading to almost 4.5 million global deaths in (latest data from 2013).
A Treatment & Survivorship Care Plan is a complete record and documentation of a patient’s cancer journey—from diagnosis into long-term survivorship.
CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.
NCI leads, conducts, and supports cancer research across the nation to advance scientific knowledge and help all people live longer, healthier lives.
ASCO promotes and provides for lifelong learning for oncology professionals, cancer research, an improved environment for oncology practice, access to quality cancer care, a global network of oncology expertise, and educated and informed patients with cancer.