There are a number of sources for reliable information as noted here:
a. Your doctor(s), including your primary care physician, medical oncologist, surgeon, and other physician specialists should be your primary source of information.
b. Nurses and other medical staff members are also knowledgeable and may be able to answer your questions .
c. Books based on sound medical advice can be very useful
d. Pamphlets/brochures often are available from your doctor/nurse, but you also can order them directly.
e. The Internet is a valuable resource for information. However, be very careful to gather information from reliable Web sites, including the National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, or CancerCare, Inc. .
f. Family, friends, and others closest to you may have useful tips, resources, and other information for you to investigate. However, take such advice from nonprofessionals with a “grain of salt,” so to speak. It is best to investigate for yourself.
g. TV/radio/magazines/newspaper: The media report on many “medical breakthroughs” in cancer research and treatment. Some of this information can be informative. Consider keeping a file of newspaper or magazine articles, or notes about information you hear from other media sources. Then discuss them with your doctor. Unfortunately, sometimes the research reported is too preliminary to be helpful or relates to medical situations different from what your loved one is experiencing.