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  • Palliative Care & Decision Tools
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Many cancer patients have questions about working and their health. This list has tools and tips to help you manage.
Cancer & Careers
646-929-8031
Empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in their workplace, by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events.
American Cancer Society
800-227-2345
Information on whether you're planning on continuing to work during cancer treatment or returning to work once your treatment is complete.
Workplace Transitions
Information and resources for employees touched by cancer.
Tools & Resources for Managing Cancer in the Workplace
Tools to help patients as well as employers/co-workers and healthcare professional navigate breast cancer in the workplace.
CancerCare, Workplace Issues
Experts answer questions about workplace issues and other cancer related questions.
Job Accommodation Network
​800-526-7234
These programs offer different ways to stay active. They serve people with cancer and their loved ones.
First Descents
Free outdoor adventure experience designed to empower physical activity.
​American Cancer Society
800-227-2345
Tips on how to get active and be healthy after treatment
American Institute for Cancer Research
800-843-8114
Provides physical activity and weight management tips
Epic Experience
Adventure camps for adult cancer thrivers to ski, paddle and ride past those three words, “I HAVE CANCER”
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
866-673-7205
Twelve-week programs designed for adult cancer survivors.
Wind River Cancer Wellness & Retreats Program
Multi-day cancer wellness retreats for survivors and families
True North Treks
A variety of outdoor programs for teens and young adults, caregivers, and oncology care providers  facing cancer.
American Society of Clinical Oncology
888-651-3038
Suggestions and tips for physical activity
Get Real and Heel
919-962-1222
Low intensity exercises that require physician permission to participate
CancerCare
​800-813-4673
Tools for adult survivors after treatment ends
Cancer Finances
A toolkit for navigating finances after cancer
Cancer.Net
Resources and expertise for people living with cancer
LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare
855-220-7777
Offers help with financial, employment, and insurance issues.
Journey Forward
​1-707-636-5900
Survivorship care planning tools
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
American Cancer Society 
Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
Cancer Support Community
Cancer Transitions
984-974-8100
Free 4-week program for cancer survivors offered in various locations in NC. Provides information on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and managing medical care
Livestrong at the YMCA
Twelve week physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals.
Americans With Disabilities Act:
Cancer Survivor Toolbox
Emotional Health & Well Being
Cancer Support Community
202-659-9709
Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment
800-422-6237
Pocket Cancer Care Guide App
North Carolina Health Info
Good nutrition is important for cancer patients. Eating the right foods can help you feel better, stay stronger and heal. Cancer and treatment may make it hard to eat well but there is help available.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Committed to improving health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.
Cancer Support Community
202-659-9709
Eating Hints for Cancer Patients Before, During & After Treatment
800-422-6237
Tips from the National Cancer Institute
Nutrition During and After Cancer
800-227-2345
Tips from the American Cancer Society
Nutrition After Cancer Treatment
800-843-8114
Tips from the American Institute for Cancer Research
Pearl Point
877-467-1936
Education and personalized nutritional support
Accountable Care Guide for Hospice & Palliative Care
Advance Directives
Provides free advance directives and instructions for each state that can be opened as a PDF
The Carolinas Center (TCC) 
919-459-5380
Hospice & palliative care educational  programs offered in NC and SC
Navigate Cancer Foundation
919-267-3657
Oncology nurse navigators supporting patients and caregivers with information and resources.
Respecting Choices Training for Advance Care Planning
American College of Physicians
Home Care Guide for Advanced Cancer
American Cancer Society
The Conversation Project
Online and hard copy tool kit to help people talk about their wishes for end of life care.
Five Wishes Advance Directive Form
A form that lets your loved ones know your health care choices if you are too sick to make them yourelf
Patient Advocate Foundation
800-532-5274
Co-pay relief (assistance); access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of financial stability as it relates to a chronic, life-threatening or debilitating disease.
Caring Bridge
651-789-2300
Online space where you can connect, share and receive support during any type of health event or crisis.
Caring Connections
800-658-8898
Provides easy to read information about end of life care and services including a toll free helpline
Get Palliative Care
Dedicated to spreading awareness of what palliative care is and how it can benefit anyone facing a serious illness as well as their families
National Association for Home Care and Hospice
202-547-7424 
A Provider directory and information about choosing home care and hospice services.
Patient Resource Cancer Guide
Listing of patient resources including cancer treatment facilities and cancer-specific patient support groups with their contact information.