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Here you'll find general information about the types of treatments used against cancer and the possible side effects of these treatments.
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Palliative care is treatment aimed at relieving symptoms.
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The American Cancer Society offers rides to treatment, places to stay when you need treatment far from home, programs to make you look good and feel better, and more. Learn more about these free programs and services.
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Here you'll find general information about the types of treatments used against cancer and the possible side effects of these treatments.
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Explore these videos to learn more about palliative care and how it can help relieve the symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment.
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Palliative treatments can help prevent or relieve pain and other symptoms for people with cancer of unknown primary. Learn more here.
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The American Cancer Society conducts a pilot and exploratory project in palliative care of cancer patients and their families to learn more about the development of palliative medicine.
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Cancer Treatment
& Survivorship
Facts & Figures 2012-2013
Estimated Numbers of Cancer Survivors as of January 1, 2012
Note: State estimates may not sum to US total due to rounding
AL
186,270
AZ
329,340 AR
101,500
CA
1,569,920
CO
199,990
CT
1...
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Palliative, or supportive care, is aimed at relieving suffering and improving quality of life. Learn more about palliative care for non-small cell lung cancer here.
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Palliative treatment or supportive care can relieve symptoms of chronic lymphoblastic leukemia and help reduce side effects from treatment. Learn more here.