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Choosing Your Cancer Care

Discovering you have cancer can be overwhelming with all of the emotions and fears that many patients experience once diagnosed. Important decisions need to be made, but how do you start? The best way is to learn about your disease, your treatment options and the medical professionals who are trained in your particular type of cancer.

The odds of your being cured are greater today than ever before. In most cases, you have time to explore the best course of treatment for you. Your first step is in finding the right cancer specialist and facility for you. Here are some ways to help you get started.

Finding a Cancer Specialist
Organizations that provide information about cancer specialists.

Selecting a Doctor
Information you should know about the doctors you are considering for your cancer treatment.

Choosing a Cancer Treatment Program
Questions to ask when choosing a facility for cancer care.

Insurance and Your Choices
Choosing the right physician and treatment program also involves conditions of your insurance.