Text Box: TWO “I CAN COPE” PROGRAMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE “I can Cope” classes are usually conducted in communities by trained facilitators and are sponsored and designed by the American Cancer Society. Now the ACS is providing free interactive online versions of the classes as a way to reach more cancer survivors and their caregivers at a time and place that is most convenient for them. “I Can Cope” online classes are self-paced and feature voice-over, videos, quizzes with feedback, links to more in-depth information, and a satisfaction survey. The average time to complete a class is 20-30 minutes. The classes do require registration. Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue: This class presents the basics about cancer-related fatigue, including causes of fatigue in people with cancer and how to describe fatigue. A list of questions that survivors can ask their doctors and nurses about fatigue is provided as well as information for caregivers. Relieving Cancer Pain: This class talks about cancer pain facts, types of pain, and questions that survivors can ask their doctors and nurses. Information on managing pain with medicine and non-medical treatments, developing a pain control plan with a doctor, and tips for caregivers are also provided. If you are interested in checking these out, go to the American Cancer Society website at: www.cancer.org and go to the Support Programs and Services area. Other “I Can Cope” online classes on the site are: Learning About Cancer, Nutrition During Treatment and Understanding Cancer Treatments. This is also a place where you can look at stories written by other patients and caregivers and where you can access an on-line support group if you would like. ~Iris