Learn about your cancer diagnosis and possible choices for care on the American Cancer Society website.
Resources
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Decision aids will help you sort out which treatment migth work best for you.
This fact sheet explains shared decision making.
Resources to help you prepare for a discussion with you doctor are available from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Choosing Wisely offers free patient tip sheets to promote conversations between clinicians and patients.
This article looks at how hospice care is paid for under Medicare.
This article provides answers to common questions about hospice and palliative care.
Asking questions is key to good communication with your doctor. National Institute on Aging offers guidance.
A basic plan can help you make the most of your appointment with your doctor. National Institute on Aging offers guidance.
The Coalition for Compassionate Care of California has developed videos and decision aids in English, Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese describing various treatments
Fair Health offers decision aids to help you think through your own priorities and values. Then, you and your doctor can talk through the options and your questions.
Fair Health offers a website to help you estimate your healthcare expenses.
