Survivorship

“I have found many survivors to be very strong women who seem like they have things under control but it’s always important for family and friends to check in,” television personality, author and breast cancer survivor Giuliana Rancic told CURE.

An expert explained how ableism is present in cancer care, including chemotherapy eligibility, and how more awareness is needed in this space.

Survivorship care plans provide survivors of cancer with a multitude of benefits, which in turn, may be empowering.

Constantly replaying scary cancer situations or drowning in anxiety isn’t only depressing it wastes valuable energy that could be used for healing.

A majority of women with a history of colorectal cancer experience long-term gastrointestinal symptoms, which may be associated with psychological distress, according to recent research.

Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer and radiation treatment were both associated with increased rates of biological aging among patients who participated in a recent study.

Being treated for Hodgkin lymphoma during childhood can result in fertility declines, a recent study shows.

Raising awareness for cancer survivors is important, and I try to do just that.

Findings from a study conducted in women with a history of breast cancer demonstrated that treatment with donepezil, which is typically used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, did not improve cognitive impairment, or “chemo brain.”

Factors including race, insurance and treatment history have been associated with increased cardiovascular disease, risk factors and mortality among cancer survivors, including those with a history of pediatric cancer, according to recent research.

Surviving cancer means not just checking items off a bucket list, but also taking pleasure in doing the mundane, from sweeping a porch to mowing a lawn.

Musician Andrew McMahon has made it his mission to spread the message of community and seeking mental health care like therapy for adolescents and young adults with cancer.

We asked our audience what life hacks they learned to make cancer treatment a bit easier. Here’s what they had to say.

While my taste buds have returned to normal after cancer treatment, my desire to cook and eat has not.

I’ve learned that “survivor’s guilt” can be another symptom of our disease.

I didn’t expect to be diagnosed with cancer, never mind end up with four diagnoses over the years. Here is what I learned along the way.

For patients with a history of cancer or who are genetically predisposed to it — as well as the general population — unintended weight loss may be the first sign of the disease, research showed.

I lost my hair during cancer treatment, but now that it’s growing back, I no longer obviously look like a patient.

As a mom, I have the “worry gene,” though it got much worse when my daughter was diagnosed with cancer.

For the past nine years, I’ve struggled with waves of overwhelming fear of cancer recurrence. I knew I had an issue, but until recently, wasn’t aware of how much fear was affecting my life.

I was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, and am extremely grateful for the people I met along the way.

The costs related to a cancer diagnosis go beyond treatment, reflecting the altered participation in the workforce for adolescents and young adults.

With each hike I complete, I feel empowered and reminded that breast cancer — and lingering lymphedema — cannot keep me down.

From music to poetry and dynamic storytelling, the first installment of CURE®’s Open Mic Showcase highlights the talents of patients and survivors of cancer.

I hated the way that hormone drugs made me feel, so I spoke with my loved ones and oncology team and made the difficult decision to stop.

After being no evidence of disease for about a year and a half, I am now fearing that I’m not fearing enough.

After going through grueling cancer treatments, I thought I’d never be back to my old self again. But thankfully, that wasn’t the case.

After going through cancer, Mother’s Day feels a bit different.

A decade ago, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and underwent aggressive chemotherapy and an allogenic stem cell transplant. Though I still have complications related to my cancer, I’m thankful for what I still have.

Slowing down due to cancer and COVID-19 made me realize the parts of life I’ve been missing, though my new pace isn’t all bad.