Why you got cancer may be a mystery, but what happens after diagnosis shouldn't be.

Making decisions about how to treat your cancer is a very difficult and personal matter. The NCCN Treatment Summaries for People with Cancer™ are a good resource for learning about your specific cancer, but you may have even more questions as you work with your health care providers to determine your best care. This section provides information on some of the many factors to consider, such as prognosis, side effects, and quality of life after treatment. You can also find general information on such questions as finding the right treatment center, deciding whether participating in a clinical trial is right for you, and how you can best prepare yourself for certain treatments.

This section provides information beyond the NCCN Treatment Summaries for People with Cancer™ to prepare patients and family members to navigate the journey ahead.