Survivorship
Am I Vain After Cancer? I Will Cry If I Want To
Breast cancer survivor discusses her upcoming prophylactic double mastectomy with reconstruction.
Lack of Information Can Be Frustrating for Survivors
I am forever thankful for the care I received from my oncology care team. But I am also often frustrated by lack of knowledge for late-term effects resulting from that care.
Variety of Factors Decrease Health-Related Quality of Life in Geriatric Patients
Additional physical and mental components may seriously affect health-related quality of life in older patients with cancer.
Returning to Work After Cancer Treatment
For many cancer survivors, returning to work can be both exciting and anxiety-inducing. Knowing your rights and making a plan can help ensure a smooth transition.
MDS Foundation Eliminates Wait Times for Access to Cancer Care
Through its Centers of Excellence program, the MDS Foundation helps patients get appointments with leading experts from around the world.
Holidays, Cancer and Clutter
Two-time cancer survivor offers ways to reduce clutter during the holidays and beyond.
Don't Let Cancer Ransom the Joy of the Holiday Season
Are you trying to get ready for the holidays in addition to being newly diagnosed with cancer, receiving active treatment or coping with survivorship? It’s not an easy task.
10 Diet and Exercise Tips for People Who Say, 'I Can't'
A two-time cancer survivor shares strategies that have helped her over the years with healthy eating habits and movement.
Advice for Clinicians on Helping Survivors Through Mammograms
The annual mammogram can be triggering for survivors. They could use a little more TLC from the system during this annual ritual.
Defining Words of Cancer
I gained perspective about the words used when people talk about cancer.
Cancer and Your Career
Try not to let cancer hinder your career.
Off With the Old, On With the New
A breast cancer survivor learns to shed her old identity and adapt to her new one.
Cancer Survivor: Redefining a Title
Changing the perception of what it means to be a survivor
Redefining Strength for the Trauma Sufferer
There are so many ideas of what it is to be strong, but what if strength lies in being honest, being vulnerable and being ourselves?
Finding Emotional Honesty in the Complicated Extremes of Cancer
I'm hopeful and scared. Why it's OK to feel both at once when you're living with cancer.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Graft Versus Lymphoma Effect But Were Afraid to Ask
A mantle cell lymphoma survivor discusses being a transplant patient.
"Why Me?" Often the First Question for the Newly Diagnosed
Offering comfort and compassion to newly diagnosed women can be a blessing.
Cancer Survivor: What's in a Name?
Sometimes I’m referred to as a cancer "survivor," but I just don’t see myself as such.
Remember the Fear of a Cancer Diagnosis
Remembering what the fear of breast cancer felt like on the day you were diagnosed is not only necessary, but valuable.
It's OK to Be Alive: Learning to Deal With Cancer Survivor's Guilt
Accepting feelings of guilt is not only normal, but it's a part of life.
10 Tips on Surviving the Holidays with Cancer
Holidays can be challenging, but here are a few helpful tips to surviving well.
National No Bra Day 2016: A Breast Cancer Survivor's Perspective
Not all breast cancer survivors support this social media campaign.
When Does the Fear End After Breast Cancer?
Does the fear of recurrence ever truly end for a breast cancer survivor and how do we negate its power over us?
Am I a Cancer Survivor?
I’m not sure that’s the right term. Do I have a choice?
Celebrating a Cancerversary Without Survivor's Guilt
Feeling guilty about surviving cancer is a problem many face.
Freedom: Perspectives from a Cancer Survivor
Embracing My New Normal After Breast Cancer
I realized that my concept of normal has changed, but it isn't all bad.
Life After Cancer: Learning to Move Forward
Tips on learning to move from cancer survivor to thriver.
Palliative Care Benefit Extends to Caregivers, New Study Shows
“We can now say that the benefits of early palliative care can extend beyond patient outcomes and can actually positively impact family caregivers,” said Areej El-Jawahri.
Treatment Is Over, Now What? Transitioning Back Into Life Before Cancer
Transitioning from breast cancer patient to survivor can be challenging, but here are some practical tips to help make it easier.