Survivorship

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.

World Cancer Day is approaching. Join us on Monday's #CureConnect tweet chat to discuss how cancer has impacted your life.

Breast cancer survivor discusses her upcoming prophylactic double mastectomy with reconstruction.

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.

Additional physical and mental components may seriously affect health-related quality of life in older patients with cancer.

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.

Through its Centers of Excellence program, the MDS Foundation helps patients get appointments with leading experts from around the world.

Two-time cancer survivor offers ways to reduce clutter during the holidays and beyond.

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.

A two-time cancer survivor shares strategies that have helped her over the years with healthy eating habits and movement.

The annual mammogram can be triggering for survivors. They could use a little more TLC from the system during this annual ritual.

I gained perspective about the words used when people talk about cancer.

Try not to let cancer hinder your career.

A breast cancer survivor learns to shed her old identity and adapt to her new one.

Changing the perception of what it means to be a survivor

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?

I'm hopeful and scared. Why it's OK to feel both at once when you're living with cancer.

A mantle cell lymphoma survivor discusses being a transplant patient.

Offering comfort and compassion to newly diagnosed women can be a blessing.

Sometimes I’m referred to as a cancer "survivor," but I just don’t see myself as such.