Informed Consent
Informed consent is a process to ensure you understand the purpose, benefits, and risks of a test or treatment, as well as your other possible options.
Advance Directives
An advance directive is a legal document that informs your doctor about your wishes for your health care. Learn about different advance directives, such as health care power of attorney, living will, and do-not-resuscitate.
The Patient Bill of Rights
Get a summary of the Patient Bill of Rights adopted by the US Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry in 1998.
Managing the Costs of Your Cancer Treatment
Learn what treatment costs you to expect and get ideas on how to plan for, ask about, and discuss them with your cancer care team.
Working During and After Treatment
If you're continuing to work during cancer treatment or to returning to work at a later time, this section offers information and tips to help.
Understanding Health Insurance
Learn about different health insurance options, the laws that govern health insurance coverage, and how to manage insurance when you have cancer.