Survivorship

A routine can feel so comfortable that change is hard. So, when my annual mammogram and cancer checkup was delayed, I tried hard not to sweat the small stuff.

Childhood cancer survivors who had high daily sugar intake — especially when it came to sweetened beverages — had an increased risk of premature aging-related health complications, according to recent research.

As a cancer survivor, I can relate to the lyrics of the Beatles’ song, “Let it Be.”

CURE® surveyed its audience to see if they had people in their life cut off communication after a cancer diagnosis, sometimes known as “cancer ghosting.” Here’s what they had to say.  

After being diagnosed with sarcoma while deployed overseas, military veteran Brandi Benson realized the importance of speaking up about health complications.

For years, many of my conversations have revolved around my cancer. Now that I’m in the survivorship phase, I’m trying to be more mindful of these interactions.

A woman without a family history of breast cancer shares how she went from volunteering at breast cancer walks to one day finding herself in the shoes of someone living with the disease.

As both a physician and a cancer survivor, here are three things I’ve learned about life after active treatment — a stage I found myself woefully unprepared for.

Brest cancer treatment was a scary experience, but thankfully a survivorship support group helped me heal.

CURE® surveyed its audience to learn more about what they think about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, sometimes known as “Pinktober”. Here’s what they had to say.

Cancer-related fatigue can be debilitating for many patients and survivors of cancer, but tactics like diet, exercise and other holistic approaches may provide relief for a side effect that effects every part of life.

An expert recommends that cancer survivors and patients take several actionable steps to improve their quality of sleep.

Chest numbness following a mastectomy can be truly daunting, but patients with breast cancer don’t have to suffer in silence — and it may not be something they have to live with.

Childhood cancer survivors should be aware of any symptoms they experience during survivorship and communicate those with their care team.

There are ways to manage the fear of cancer recurrence, so it doesn’t become overwhelming or debilitating. Physicians like me and a network of resources are here to help.

I recently decided to stop feeling like a victim in life after cancer. Instead, I’ll celebrate life every day.

A woman with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma — a type of breast cancer that begins in the milk ducts of the breast — shares how her experience as an employee at a breast cancer research facility helped her push against doctors who minimized her ultrasound findings and how her Ki-67 score informed her treatment choices.

CURE® surveyed its audience to gather insight into what unexpected lessons cancer has taught them. Here’s what they had to say.

CURE® surveyed its audience to see how cancer-related pain or treatment-related side effects interfered with their ability to be independent. Here’s what they had to say.

It’s been 20 years since my cancer diagnosis, and in that time, I’ve changed significantly.

A procedure that targets and freezes nerves that were damaged during a mastectomy may be a safe and effective method of relieving pain in breast cancer survivors.

I’m surviving cancer while getting older, too — that means I can no longer do some of the things I did when I was younger.

I never thought I’d admit experiencing fear of cancer recurrence, but at a recent medical appointment I realized that I struggle with this fear daily.

The time after cancer treatment can be overwhelming, but great progress in survivorship care plans over the past two decades has provided better guidance for an easier transition.

For many cancer survivors, a dark cloud hangs over them after treatment ends, as they fear their disease coming back.

It is important for cancer survivors to know their risk of developing heart disease, even years after treatment has ended, as they may be underdiagnosed or undertreated for them.

Some cancer survivors might not have had the opportunity to preserve fertility prior to cancer treatment, leaving them unable to family plan.

One cancer survivor describes how making healthier choices in diet and exercise has improved her quality of life and relationship with others.