My Cancer Experience
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My Health Care Team
It is helpful to gather and document information pertaining to your entire medical team 
including your primary oncologist, radiation specialist, nurse, etc. You may print this form for your records.
My Medical History
It is important for you and your medical team to know your personal medical history . You will answer questions such as: Have you previously had cancer? What surgeries have you had? Do you have known allergies to any medication? Are you an organ donor? Do you have a living will? Knowing this history can ensure your treatment goes as smoothly as possible. This will help you to keep the record of your operative and pathology notes. You may print this form for your records.
My Family History
The family history form is a tool to help you organize your family medical history. You may print this form for your records.
Compiling Your Medical Family History
Do you come from a family with a history of a specific kind of cancer? Are there other health issues that are hereditary to you? View a guide from Mayo Clinic on how to compile a family medical history.
Sharing your story
When you get a diagnosis of cancer, it can be overwhelming to try and keep everyone who is concerned about you informed. Web sites exist which allow you to keep everyone up-to-date with your progress without having to do it individually. These sites can also be part of the healing process by reflecting on your journey and receiving support from your network of friends and family.