Survivorship
Life Five Years After Cancer
I was told that after five years in remission, my cancer would be behind me. However, I was not told what life would be like after that milestone.
Survivors May Have Successful Pregnancies After Stem Cell Transplants
Contrary to past research, blood cancer survivors may have safe and successful pregnancies up to 10 years after an allogeneic stem cell transplant.
Computer Model May Help Predict Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Survivors
A computer model may help predict which patients with breast cancer are more likely to experience neuropathy from taxane therapies.
Connecting With Others May Help With Survivors’ Guilt
Dana Frost, a cancer survivor and grief advocate, said writing about survivors’ guilt and connecting with others feeling the same way was therapeutic.
Permanent Hearing Loss May Occur Immediately After Chemo, Expert Says
For survivors who had received cisplatin chemotherapy, an expert advised routine hearing checks and wearing earplugs in loud places to maintain hearing.
Having a Cancer Community on Social Media Can Be Healing
Talking about the good, bad and ugly aspects of cancer on social media is “the most healing part of this community,” a survivor said.
The New Age of Cancer Survivorship
Survivorship, when talking about cancer, is defined not just by the end of treatment, but by the entire journey that follows initial diagnosis.
My Feeling of Survivor’s Guilt
As a cancer survivor, I realize that life doesn’t always go the way we think it will, but it doesn’t erase the guilt.
My Positive Spin on Receiving Cancer Treatment
Staying positive while receiving cancer treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma helped me feel grateful for happy moments.
Allowing Your Heart to Break as a Cancer Survivor
Experiencing losing a friend to cancer in the cancer community is never easy, but it’s OK to allow your heart to break.
What I Wish Medical School Had Taught Me About Cancer
Medical school didn't teach me how to help patients find hope during tough times.
How I Used Meditation to Help With Cancer-Related Stress
Meditation helped me quiet my mind and adopt a positive mindset after being diagnosed with cancer.
Grief Advocate Explains the Difference Between Forced Joy and Toxic Positivity
After a cancer diagnosis, toxic positivity can be unhelpful, though forced joy may bring light to a difficult situation, a survivor and advocate said.
Cancer Survivorship Helped Me Be Kinder to Myself
I expected chemotherapy, radiation and surgery to be difficult, but I felt totally lost after treatment ended.
Emergency Department Use Common Among AYA Cancer Survivors
Nearly 40% of AYA cancer survivors visit an emergency department within five years after diagnosis for reasons including headache and chest pressure.
‘Give Yourself Grace’ After a Cancer Diagnosis, Kristen Dahlgren Says
Leaning on a community of oncology nurses, other patients and survivors can help ease the burden of receiving a cancer diagnosis, said Kristen Dahlgren.
Cancer Survivors Can Get Tired of Being Called ‘Strong’
I must admit when people call us cancer survivors "strong," it's a double-edged sword.
How to Face Fear of Recurrence During Cancer Survivorship
Many cancer survivors experience fear of recurrence, even years into survivorship, so here are ways to help manage and face this fear.
Birthdays Come With Tears After Cancer
"Moments feel better when they are stolen," wrote a cancer survivor.
Cancer Is Like a Garden
Undergoing cancer treatment is like pulling weeds — we hope we got the last of it and it does not return, but we can never be sure.
Food Items Patients With Cancer Should Buy, Items to ‘Put Down’
It’s key for patients with cancer to avoid certain food items, such as artificial sweeteners, as they increase junk food cravings, an expert said.
Necessity Is the Mother of Invention as a Breast Cancer Survivor
When innovation meets creativity, you never know what might happen, notably as a breast cancer survivor!
Oncology Approvals, Psychological Outcomes for Survivors and an Ovarian Cancer Vaccine
Last week we saw some FDA approvals come through, as well as research that explored the psychosocial outcomes of individuals who survived pediatric rhabdosarcoma.
Planting the Seeds of Words as a Cancer Survivor
As a three-time cancer survivor, I wonder: are my roots damaged or resting to find their way?
Follow-Ups Help Prevent ‘Dangerous’ Outcomes in Blood Cancer Survivors
Attending follow-up appointments as blood cancer survivors can help prevent more dangerous outcomes, including secondary cancers, an expert told CURE®.
Rhabdomyosarcoma Survivors May Have Poor Psychological Outcomes
Survivors of rhabdomyosarcoma may be at higher risk for poorer psychological outcomes, that radiation therapy and smoking may worsen.
A Month of Milestones and My Cancer Anniversary
This March marks 10 years since my diagnosis of de novo metastatic breast cancer and four years since my cancer has been stable.
Is It Possible to Completely Erase Cancer Memories?
Cancer is such a life-altering event, that it’s hard to fathom being able to forget all memories associated with it, but I did my best to make it happen.
Cultivating Mental Wellness After Cancer
In our issue of Heal Spring, we bring awareness to important topics, such as mental health after cancer treatment and how survivors can mend their minds.
Hispanic/Latino Survivors May Be Higher Risk for Cardiometabolic Comorbidities
Sociodemographic factors affect some survivors who may not have easy access to health care or healthy food, reducing their health-related quality of life.