Educational Resources

The Internet can be a great source of information whether you are newly diagnosed with cancer or if you are further along in your treatment process. Because the amount of information available can be overwhelming, BVHS has put together a list of recommended links that provide valid and valuable information to help cancer patients in Blanchard Valley better understand cancer care.  

Below is a list of general cancer resources. Always remember, if you have any questions about your cancer diagnosis or treatment, be sure to ask your doctor.

Cancer Educational Resources

What is Cancer?
Inside Cancer  - Multimedia Guide to Cancer Biology  
Understanding Your Diagnosis: What Stage is Your Cancer?
Understanding Your Cancer Prognosis 

Coping with Cancer

Ideas for Emotional Support
Coping and Living Well During Cancer Treatment

Chemotherapy Educational Resources

Interactive Video: Chemotherapy
Basic Chemotherapy Education

Radiation Therapy Educational Resources

Interactive Video: Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy and You: Support for People With Cancer
What to Know about External Beam Radiation Therapy

Questions to Ask

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Cancer

I Can Cope

I Can Cope® is a free online educational program for people facing cancer, their families and friends. The program is comprised of self-paced classes that can be taken any time, day or night. Take as few or as many classes as you like. Many topics are offered such as information about cancer, managing treatments and side effects, healthy eating during and after treatment, communicating with family and friends, finding resources and more. No registration is required. Just click on the below link for a list of available classes. Click here for a listing of I Can Cope classes and registration information. 

The Armes Family Cancer Care Center is an outpatient department of Blanchard Valley Hospital.