Survivorship

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.

Remembering what the fear of breast cancer felt like on the day you were diagnosed is not only necessary, but valuable.

Holidays can be challenging, but here are a few helpful tips to surviving well.

Not all breast cancer survivors support this social media campaign.

Does the fear of recurrence ever truly end for a breast cancer survivor and how do we negate its power over us?

I’m not sure that’s the right term. Do I have a choice?

Feeling guilty about surviving cancer is a problem many face.

I realized that my concept of normal has changed, but it isn't all bad.

Tips on learning to move from cancer survivor to thriver.

“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.

Transitioning from breast cancer patient to survivor can be challenging, but here are some practical tips to help make it easier.

CURE spoke to Friedman during the 2016 Cancer Survivorship Symposium in mid-January.

Shannon Kerr isn't shy about proclaiming her status as a cancer survivor. At the 2016 Battlefrog Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix, Kerr was joined by a stadium full of fans in drawing attention to the disease and the toll it can take.

I am not fearless. But, despite all that this disease has taken from me, I will fight to take something back.

McCabe addressed this topic and others in her talk, "Models of Delivery" at the 2016 Cancer Survivorship Symposium in San Francisco.

"Women with peripheral neuropathy reported significantly lower physical functioning, significantly more difficulty with tasks of daily living, and nearly twice as many of the women with neuropathy experienced a fall in the last year," says Kerri Winters-Stone.

"Low-income women tend to have less access to high-quality health care, along with unique needs and concerns," says Rose C. Maly.

Surviving melanoma can mean lifelong skin checks, scars and, in some cases, long-term medical treatment.

A wide range of therapies are available to help cancer survivors through recovery, such as meditation, yoga, animal therapy, or art, theater or music therapy.

For survivors of cancer, screening intensively for recurrences may be less beneficial than simply striving for good overall health.