While more than a million people are diagnosed each year with cancer, the survival rates continue increase as well. One key reason: better treatment and earlier detection. More and more resources are available to help patients understand the basics of their diagnosis and tips for living life during treatment. Knowledge is power, and the more you know about what is happening, the better prepared you will be for the journey ahead.

The American Cancer Society's I Can Cope Classes are an excellent resource to learn everything from the basics about cancer to tips for talking to your doctors, friends and family. The I Can Cope classes can help dismiss myths and provide straightforward information and answers to your questions. Free community classes are available across the country without a doctor's referral. You can learn more about these classes by calling 800-227-2345 or visit carcer.org.  

In addition, the American Cancer Society has made cancer education even more accessible to patients and their families. The I Can Cope Online is free interactive program that allows you to set your own pace and grants you access to important facts when i'ts most convenient for you.  For more information about I Can Cope Online visit cancer.org/onlineclasses.

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