LIVESTRONG helps anyone affected by cancer — whether you have cancer or are a caregiver, family member or friend of someone diagnosed LIVESTRONG helps you understand your options, what to expect and what questions to ask. And we offer one-on-one support all along the way.
http://www.livestrong.org/Get-Help [1]
Take Action
LIVESTRONG also offer opportunities to take action globally, nationally and in your own neighborhood—online or on the streets http://www.livestrong.org/Take-Action [2]
Raise Awareness
In 2010, LIVESTRONG will initiate a pilot campaign in South Africa and Mexico that will seek to raise awareness of the global cancer burden and reduce the stigma associated with cancer through culturally relevant and targeted messaging. Learn More...
http://www.livestrong.org/What-We-Do/Our-Actions/Programs-Partnerships/Anti-Stigma-Campaign [3]
Tools and Resources
LIVESTRONG has developed materials, partnerships and tools that can help patients prepare for, cope with and manage their cancer journey. Talk with your patients about these resources, and utilize them in your practice to help provide comprehensive support. http://www.livestrong.org/What-We-Do/Our-Actions/Professional-Tools-Training/For-Health-Care-Professionals [4]
- Information and support are also available in Spanish at www.LIVESTRONG.org/Espanol [5].
CAN-track
With support from LIVESTRONG, MCN has developed a patient navigation and case management systems specifically designed for mobile populations called CAN-track. For more information about the program and how to enroll patients http://www.migrantclinician.org/services/health-network.html [6]