Abstract
Background. Being told one has cancer requires patients to understand their disease and cope with physical and emotional aspects of their illness. Methods. The Cancer Awareness Resources to go (C.A.R.T.) Planning Committee identified the need to provide cancer patients expanded access to educational materials. Results. For those patients who find it helpful to use booklets and medical pamphlets as an information source, having resources readily available on a mobile cart in a busy waiting area allows each person to retrieve the information they want at their time of need. Conclusions. This supports the individualized teaching provided by patients' doctors, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The authors gratefully acknowledge Shirley Johnson, the former Executive Director of Siteman Cancer Center, for her help and support in the development and implementation of this educational project.