The following resources may be helpful as you progress through Module 2.
Cancer Staging
- Staging Fact Sheet – This page from the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) explains cancer staging, the common elements of staging systems, the TNM classification system, test that are used to determine cancer stage, restaging and more information.
- Understanding Your Diagnosis: Staging – This page from the American Cancer Society explains cancer staging and the TNM staging system. It also includes information about other staging systems.
Tumor Grading
- Tumor Grade Fact Sheet – NCI, explains tumor grade, how it is determined and how it can affect treatment options
Genomics
- What is Cancer Genomics
- What is Genomics – YouTube video
- Genomics and Cancer – YouTube video
- microRNA – YouTube video, no sound
Epigenetics
Computerized Tomography Scans
- CT Scans Fact Sheet – NCI
- CT, MRI, and PET scans explained – YouTube video
Mammograms
- Mammograms Fact Sheet – NCI, explains what mammograms are, their potential benefits and risks and other information.
Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS)
- BI-RADS
- BI-RADS Classification for management of abnormal mammograms.
Prognosis: Predicting Survival
- The Struggle to Predict Survival – An NPR-Morning Edition audio broadcast and article.
- Understanding Cancer Prognosis – NCI
Support after a Cancer Diagnosis
- Clinical Practice Guidelines for Psychosocial Oncology
- Anxiety – cancer.net podcast and article
- Depression – cancer.net podcast and article
- Managing Stress – cancer.net podcast and article
- Support Groups – cancer.net article
- Cancer to Health Training program – Ohio State’s Cancer to Health Intervention and Training Institute
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation – Audio guided session on muscle relaxation