Survivorship

This resource was originally published by Cancer.net here.

Today, there are more than 15.5 million Americans alive with a history of cancer. Cancer.Net’s survivorship section provides helpful information for cancer survivors and their friends and family.

What is Survivorship?

Changes people with a history of cancer may experience

Follow-up Care After Cancer Treatment

Follow-up care plans and rehabilitation

Life After Cancer

Transitioning to survivorship once active treatment ends

Long-Term Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

Side effects that can occur months or years after treatment ends

Dealing With Cancer Recurrence

Diagnosing and treating cancer when it comes back after treatment

What is a Second Cancer?

Risk factors and symptoms of a new cancer that happens in someone who has had cancer before

Healthy Living

Tips for leading a healthy lifestyle during and after treatment

Living With Chronic Cancer

Ways to cope with extended treatment

Rehabilitation

How it can help you stay active after cancer

Making a Difference

Ways to volunteer to help people cope with cancer

Survivorship Resources

List of organizations with information for survivors of all ages