Survivorship

Your disease does not make you unworthy, because only the worthy will see past it.

A mastectomy can leave a lasting mark. This breast cancer survivor found her own unique way to make it a beautiful one.

Why it matters when hope isn't really hope at all (and tips on reading articles about cancer research).

Survivors with children face some of the biggest challenges when it comes to visualizing the future. After my breast cancer diagnosis in 1986, it was my daughter's future, rather than my own, for which I bargained.

I am the first to admit that I have a love-hate relationship with breast forms post-mastectomy. Every now and then, I do put one on. It comforts me to know that there are multiple options (especially for women who wear them regularly).

Here are tips for fellow cancer survivors to clear out cancer paraphernailia but keep important medical records.

Jeff Young, D.V.M., refused to let cancer stop him from living.

I know that once you are a cancer survivor, you're always a cancer survivor, but will that sinking feeling of no control ever go away?

Seven points about what is means to be a survivor

A variety of cancer treatments can affect eye health, but being proactive helps avoid or lessen ocular issues.

Know your rights and make a plan to help ensure a smooth transition back into the workforce.

The transition into survivorship is no easy feat. Emotions are mixed, long-term and late side effects may kick in and follow-up care appointments start. But are survivors getting the best possible care after cancer treatment? That’s still up for debate.

Young adult cancer survivors dealing with psychological factors, such as emotional stress, may gain coping skills through creative writing workshops.

I've been a survivor for over a year, but I always say, "I am surviving." Why?

Survivorship care plans lag more than a decade after launch.

Physically, I was on an upswing, but emotionally, things weren't looking great.

Cancer Care Planning and Communications (CCPC) Act would make survivorship care plans more accessible to patients who are insured by Medicare.

What do Bill Nye the Science Guy, fashion designer Michael Kors and one very special prostate cancer advocate all have in common? Blue jackets, a runway and the ultimate goal of raising awareness for prostate cancer.

Many aspects of going through cancer can be overwhelming or difficult to navigate, so it is important that survivors have resources to help them navigate from the point of diagnosis to beyond the moment when their treatment ends.

In this episode, we’ll talk with founder Donna Deegan herself about the foundation and its efforts, as well as the foundation’s executive director Amanda Napolitano on how much they have raised so far, and we’ll hear from one very inspiring participant Hollis Youngner.

Tony Beasley has spent years in the MLB as a third-base coach for the Texas Rangers. Little did he know his competitive nature and critical thinking would come in to play in his fight against stage 2 colorectal cancer. Since, Beasley has teamed up with Fight CRC as part of their One Million Strong Campaign to help others do one thing: Develop a mentality to fight.

Alene Nitzky helps survivors transition from the end of treatment to the beginning of wellness.

Cancer offers a number of opportunities to be in pain, not only during treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, but also from late effects such as peripheral neuropathy.

Adolescent cancer survivors can improve fitness, cognition and quality of life through increased physical activity, according to study findings presented ahead of the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Cancer Survivorship Symposium.

The availability of sexual aids and resources available to cancer survivors at a wide array of cancer centers appeared disappointingly low, according to survey results to be presented at the 2018 Cancer Survivorship Symposium.

While adolescent and young adult survivors of cancer face an increased risk of long-term complications, many people in this group end up "lost to follow-up," according to recent research.

“Our take home message here is that all women receiving lymph node dissection, whether it is axillary or sentinel, should receive physical therapy to regain range of motion more quickly after surgery, and thus, help maintain physical functioning,” said Electra D. Paskett, Ph.D., MO.

Keeping a journal during cancer treatment is great for perspective. While it can give you insights into symptoms as well as a record of treatments and reactions, it can also give you documented proof of how strong you can be, even years later.