Step 1:NOW! Take Control

Take Control

If you're reading this, chances are you've either been diagnosed with cancer, or someone close to you has. For most people it's an overwhelming process. You are most likely bombarded with information and important decisions to make. So how is this information we're presenting different? Our intention is to enable you to get your arms around this task. From this point on, you will be receiving and seeking a lot of information on cancer. This site can help you make sense of it all and help you outwit cancer. It also will help you individualize and customize your decisions to suit your special needs. So scroll ahead and let this overview of Personal Cancer Management System (PCMS) be your guide.

The first step of the ten-step PCMS process, Take Control, has three guiding principles. These three essential components form the basis of the entire PCMS. That is, in order for a cancer patient to take control they must: Be proactive, get an advocate, be inclusive.