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Personal Health Manager
It can be hard to keep track of all the information that you get about your diagnosis and treatment. But keeping this information organized can help you feel less stressed and more prepared to talk with your doctor. The American Cancer Society Personal Health Manager can help.?
The Personal Health Manager content can be printed and kept in a 3-ring binder to take along to your appointments. Using tabbed dividers to separate each section will make it easier for you to find what you need.
- Cancer Types & Treatment
- Managing Side Effects
- Appointments & Questions
- After Treatment
Customize your Personal Health Manager by selecting your cancer and treatment type. Learn cancer basics and about clinical trials.
Find your cancer
Information
- What is Cancer? [PDF}
- Cancer Biomarkers
- Surgery for Cancer [PDF]
- Radiation Therapy for Cancer [PDF]
- Chemotherapy for Cancer [PDF]
- Immunotherapy for Cancer [PDF]
- Targeted Drug Therapy for Cancer [PDF]
- Hormone Therapy for Cancer [PDF]
- Biosimilar Drugs for Cancer [PDF]
- Clinical Trials [PDF]
- Help for Patients, Survivors, and Caregivers [PDF]
Learn ways to manage common side effects. Use worksheets to track your medicines and side effects.
- What to do for Cancer Pain [PDF]
- What to do for Diarrhea [PDF]
- What to do for Distress [PDF]
- What to do for Fatigue [PDF]
- What to do for Hair Loss [PDF]
- What to do for Low Blood Counts [PDF]
- What to do for Memory, Thinking, and Focus Changes [PDF]
- What to do for Mouth Sores [PDF]
- What to do for Nail Changes [PDF]
- What to do for Nausea and Vomiting [PDF]
- What to do for Peripheral Neuropathy [PDF]
- What to do for Skin Changes [PDF]
- What to do for Sleep Problems [PDF]
- Nutrition for the Person with Cancer During Treatment [PDF]
Keep track of your appointments, test results, and questions for your doctor.
Learn how to manage your health after treatment ends.?