Survivorship

A cancer survivor describes how hearing about a friend’s cancer diagnosis brings emotions to the surface.

A woman with metastatic breast cancer describes a recent zip lining adventure she took with her dad, who is a cancer survivor.

A breast cancer survivor writes about the benefits she has experienced from adaptive exercise, such as yoga.

A young cancer survivor describes the difficulty of seeing others in his age group living out their dreams.

A recent study found that among a substantial proportion of premenopausal women with breast cancer, endocrine therapy decisions and fertility concerns are interwoven.

A cancer survivor explains how she applies the meaning of a book quote to life with cancer.

Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors were more likely to misuse substances including drugs and alcohol compared with their peers without a history of cancer, which may be a result of overprescribing from doctors or inefficient pain management.

Factors such as race, smoking, longer survival time and treatment may affect the voice and speech production of survivors of oropharyngeal cancer.

A survivor of multiple cancers over the span of 27 years expresses her feelings about her cancer journey through a poem.

A pancreatic cancer survivor shares how he copes with the never-ending fear of cancer taking his life.

A cancer survivor explains how she prevents an overwhelming and exhausting amount of doctor appointments from spoiling her appreciation for life.

"Some experiences we have as cancer survivors may help inspire those reluctant to get or complete COVID-19 vaccinations to follow through. We are all role models for each other."

Cancer survivors have the responsibility of sharing their knowledge of living in the world of cancer with the newly diagnosed, writes one survivor. Here, she shares ways to offer help.

Virtual visits during the COVID-19 pandemic improved satisfaction and convenience, as well as reduced stress and anxiety in veterans who have survived cancer.

A cancer survivor recalls how a book quote about a blizzard became a metaphor for her own experiences with cancer.

Patients with cancer should receive whichever COVID-19 vaccine is made available to them as the benefits far outweigh the risks, according to an expert from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

A cancer survivor recalls how he never considered a bucket list until his diagnosis in 2014. And although he knows he can’t afford to buy a Ferrari and cruise through the Alps, he’s OK with changing course and going with something much smaller.

A seven-year cancer survivor writes how the disease is a delicate balancing act and how secondary illnesses can fuel the cancer fire.

Summer poses challenges for those who have undergone mastectomy. Learn how one breast cancer survivor found a way to embrace breastlessness while still feeling feminine.

A cancer survivor shares a journaling method that he has found to be beneficial to his mental health.

“It’s been almost seven years since I made the decision to stop taking aromatase inhibitors and I’m happy to report I’m feeling great,” writes a cancer survivor. “There are no more unwanted side effects. The decision to stop taking the medication was right for me.”

Finding the balance between offering support and guidance while at the same time not overwhelming people going through health scares isn’t easy, writes a cancer survivor. He notes that although it may take some practice to get right, it is an important skill for cancer thrivers to get down.

A cancer survivor describes what “chemo fog” is and writes how many people are now experiencing a double whammy — “pandemic fog.”

How one survivor’s journey led to her realization of what survivorship care is lacking and the importance of advocating for yourself during survivorship.

A slower walking pace may be associated with a higher risk of mortality rate in survivors of cancer compared with their healthy matched peers, according to an expert.

Some cancer survivors mark the end of their treatment by getting tattoos, but could that body art cause potential health risks? Here a cancer survivor — who has more than 10 tattoos — shares her perspective.

In honor of Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week, CURE® compiled some recent news and updates from this field that patients, survivors and caregivers may have missed.

Sorting out symptoms as survivors age can be challenging, writes a cancer survivor. She notes that survivors have special needs that they need to be aware of to make the most of their “new normal.”