About the Cancer Planner

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the deluge of new information, confusing
terminology, appointments and paperwork? A cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. It can be daunting to
coordinate tests and treatments, navigate insurance coverage and financial concerns, while balancing family and/or work
obligations. Having a plan of action, the means to stay organized and access to meaningful resources and information can help
you better navigate the path forward.

CANCER101 meets YOU on the front line
to help simplify cancer care so you can
make more informed decisions in
partnership with your healthcare team.

The “Roadmap to Wellness” provides the basics for people diagnosed with cancer and their care partners. The cancer planner is a three-ring, compact binder with ten chapters focused on helping you navigate next steps. It also includes an accordion file to help keep you organized. The “Roadmap to Wellness” was co-designed with 101 patients and their care partners, as well as healthcare professionals, patient educators, illustrators, information designers, and health literacy experts. It includes motivational illustrations, patient and care partner stories, infographics and templates to help you keep track of your health and better manage and coordinate your cancer care.

To order or personalize your planner, please click on one of the buttons below. If you
are a healthcare professional and interested in ordering the planner for your
patients, please inquire about bulk orders.

You never forget hearing the
words ‘You have cancer.’
My world changed when I received
that shocking diagnosis. I was confused,

scared, and felt incredibly ill-equipped to answer
questions that would change my life and body, forever.
That same day, my surgeon gave me a CANCER101 (C101)
Planner. I started taking notes, getting second opinions,
collecting business cards, and it all began to fill the pages of my
C101 Planner. I started to feel organized and empowered.
Although it was all a bit of a blur, as I scurried from one appointment
to the next, getting tested, poked and prodded, I knew I could just grab
my C101 Planner and I’d have everything I needed. Over a decade later, I
still take my binder to every single follow-up appointment. I call it my
‘bible.’ It is a bit worn, full of post-its, and I’ve added many extra pages
over the years, but it continues to serve me well."
Eloise C., Breast Cancer, NY, NY

I was overwhelmed
by the amount of
information I received
since I was diagnosed
with cancer,

and I had tossed many of the materials into a folder
with future plans to review. When I first received
the C101 Planner from my doctor, I thought the
accordion file was just a way to keep organized, but as I
started to review the materials in the binder, I found the
content easy to understand and very informative. It was a
great way to keep track of information to share with my doctor
and nurse, and wasn't so heavy on the medical jargon. It's one
stop shopping, where someone has done all the research for
me, filtered the garbage from the gold, and put it into a
great package."
Jacob S., Lung Cancer, San Diego, CA

The CANCER101 planner was designed for anyone touched by cancer:

People newly diagnosed with cancer

People with a recurrence or metastatic cancer

Thrivers (survivors) that are managing follow-ups

Care partners helping a loved one manage cancer care

The ten chapters in the “Roadmap to Wellness” include:

  • myCANCER101

    myCANCER101
    Where do I start?
    Personalization by
    cancer type

  • myNavigator

    myNavigator
    Tips to help navigate
    healthcare

  • myToolbox

    myToolbox
    Templates to document
    health history and prepare
    for appointments

  • Questions to Ask My Healthcare Team

    Questions to Ask My
    Healthcare Team

    Divided by phase in
    treatment

  • Clinical Trials

    Clinical Trials
    Overview of clinical
    trials as a care option

  • Medicine & Symptom Tracker

    Medicine & Symptom
    Tracker

    Important information,
    trackers and tips

  • Managing the Costs of Care

    Managing the Costs of
    Care

    Tips to manage costs,
    bills and insurance

  • Mind, Body & Connections

    Mind, Body & Connections
    Nutrition, mental health,
    fitness, relationships

  • C101 Lifesavers

    C101 Lifesavers
    Support for the care
    partner

  • Resources

    Resources
    Additional resources and
    dictionary of terms

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Surveys Tells Us…
98%

The planner helped me better understand my cancer.

95%

The planner gave me a sense of control and helped me alleviate some of the anxiety associated with my diagnosis.

92%

The planner helped me better communicate with my healthcare team and coordinate my care.

87%

The planner helped me partner with my care team to make important decisions regarding treatment options and navigate my journey.

95%

The planner prompted me to record important information such as my history, symptoms, medicines, and appointments to share with my doctor and nurse.

94%

The planner served as a roadmap for me to follow in understanding what to do next in my journey.

84%

I feel better about my prognosis because I am organized to fight my cancer.

 

About the Cancer Planner

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the deluge of new information, confusing terminology, appointments and paperwork? A cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. It can be daunting to coordinate tests and treatments, navigate insurance coverage and financial concerns, while balancing family and/or work obligations. Having a plan of action, the means to stay organized and access to meaningful resources and information can help you better navigate the path forward.

CANCER101 meets YOU on the front
line to help simplify cancer care so you
can make more informed decisions in
partnership with your healthcare team.

The “Roadmap to Wellness” provides the basics for people diagnosed with cancer and their care partners. The cancer planner is a three-ring, compact binder with ten chapters focused on helping you navigate next steps. It also includes an accordion file to help keep you organized.

The “Roadmap to Wellness” was co-designed with 101 patients and their care partners, as well as healthcare professionals, patient educators, illustrators, information designers, and health literacy experts. It includes motivational illustrations, patient and care partner stories, infographics and templates to help you keep track of your health and better manage and coordinate your cancer care.

To order or personalize your planner, please click on one of the buttons below. If you are a healthcare professional and interested in ordering the planner for your patients, please inquire about bulk orders.

You never forget hearing the words ‘You
have cancer.’ My world changed when I
received that shocking diagnosis. I was
confused, scared, and felt incredibly
ill-equipped to answer questions that would
change my life and body, forever. That same
day, my surgeon gave me a CANCER101
(C101) Planner. I started taking notes,
getting second opinions, collecting business
cards, and it all began to fill the pages of my
C101 Planner. I started to feel organized and
empowered. Although it was all a
bit of a blur, as I scurried from one appointment to
the next, getting tested, poked and prodded,
I knew I could just grab my C101 Planner and
I’d have everything I needed. Over a decade
later, I still take my binder to every single
follow-up appointment. I call it my ‘bible.’ It is
a bit worn, full of post-its, and I’ve added
many extra pages over the years, but it
continues to serve me well."
Eloise C., Breast Cancer, NY

I was overwhelmed by the amount of
information I received since I was diagnosed
with cancer, and I had tossed many of
the materials into a folder with future plans to
review. When I first received the C101
Planner from my doctor, I thought the
accordion file was just a way to keep
organized, but as I started to review the
materials in the binder, I found the content
easy to understand and very informative. It
was a great way to keep track of information
to share with my doctor and nurse, and wasn't
so heavy on the medical jargon. It's one stop
shopping, where someone has done all the
research for me, filtered the garbage from the
gold, and put it into a great package."
Jacob S., Lung Cancer, San Diego, CA

The CANCER101 planner was designed for anyone touched by cancer:

  • People newly diagnosed with cancer
  • People with a recurrence or metastatic cancer
  • Thrivers (survivors) that are managing follow-ups
  • Care partners helping a loved one manage cancer care

The ten chapters in the “Roadmap to Wellness” include:

  • myCANCER101

    myCANCER101
    Where do I start?
    Personalization by
    cancer type

  • myNavigator

    myNavigator
    Tips to help navigate
    healthcare

  • myToolbox

    myToolbox
    Templates to document
    health history and prepare
    for appointments

  • Questions to Ask My Healthcare Team

    Questions to Ask My
    Healthcare Team

    Divided by phase in
    treatment

  • Clinical Trials

    Clinical Trials
    Overview of clinical
    trials as a care option

  • Medicine & Symptom Tracker

    Medicine & Symptom
    Tracker

    Important information,
    trackers and tips

  • Managing the Costs of Care

    Managing the Costs of
    Care

    Tips to manage costs,
    bills and insurance

  • Mind, Body & Connections

    Mind, Body & Connections
    Nutrition, mental health,
    fitness, relationships

  • C101 Lifesavers

    C101 Lifesavers
    Support for the care
    partner

  • Resources

    Resources
    Additional resources and
    dictionary of terms

Guía Hacía El Bienestar
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98%

The planner helped me better understand my cancer.

95%

The planner gave me a sense of control and helped me alleviate some of the anxiety associated with my diagnosis.

92%

The planner helped me better communicate with my healthcare team and coordinate my care.

87%

The planner helped me partner with my care team to make important decisions regarding treatment options and navigate my journey.

95%

The planner prompted me to record important information such as my history, symptoms, medicines, and appointments to share with my doctor and nurse.

94%

The planner served as a roadmap for me to follow in understanding what to do next in my journey.

84%

I feel better about my prognosis because I am organized to fight my cancer.

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