The First Step To Cancer Survival

The first six modules of the Toolbox address the topics of communicating, finding information, making decisions, solving problems, negotiating and standing up for your rights. Over the years additional programs were added to help older persons, caregivers, those facing financial troubles and those who have finished treatment. To date, NCCS has distributed hundreds of thousands of Toolboxes to cancer survivors, their families and caregivers.

"We developed the Cancer Survival Toolbox to help arm people with the skills and information they need to fight for better cancer care and navigate the complex health care system," said Ellen Stovall, president of NCCS. Stovall is a 34-year cancer survivor.

While created primarily for people who have been recently diagnosed with cancer, the Toolbox can help anyone who is facing hard decisions and changes in life due to cancer. Family members and caregivers may also find the Toolbox helpful.

To order the Toolbox in English, Spanish or Chinese (transcript only) call the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship at (877) TOOLS-4-U. You can also read, listen or download MP3 files of the modules online at www.cancer survivaltoolbox.org. Survivors should arm themselves with the skills and information they need to fight for better cancer care.

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