Families can help patients make better decisions about their cancer care.

Lack of money, insurance and education can block access to cancer care.

Patients should bring up other spiritual or religious issues that they think may affect their cancer care.

Studies show that when patients and doctors communicate well during cancer care, there are many positive results.

But the change did not reduce overall federal spending on cancer care, which increased slightly.

Depending on your case, you may also need to see other types of doctors for special cancer care.

Everyone agrees that cancer care is a growing market with an aging population.

For example, a common Western belief is that an informed patient should make the final decision about cancer care.

To help patients with spiritual needs during cancer care, medical staff will listen to the wishes of the patient.

To make sure nothing gets in the way of your cancer care, talk to your doctor before you try anything new.