Survivorship
Survivors, Caregivers Share Hope for the Future of Cancer Advancements
We asked our audience what advancements they hope to see in the oncology space within the next decade or so. Here’s what they had to say.
Let Fear Help You Focus After Cancer
I’m 16 years out from my breast cancer diagnosis, but every now and then, panic still creeps up on me.
I’m Fighting Cancer for the Long Run
It’s essential that I maintain a sense of urgency, as well as long-term stamina, in my cancer survivorship.
Clean Cancer Scans and Thrift Shopping
After receiving clean cancer scans, I rewarded myself with a trip to the thrift shop.
Childhood Cancer Survivors Can Modify Death Risks
Childhood cancer survivors tend to die of the same factors as the general population, though at an earlier age. Research showed, though, that these risks can be modified.
Sometimes Cancer Surveillance is Satisfactory
When survivorship becomes long-term, it can be an adjustment to move from active treatment to periodic surveillance.
Cancer Imposter Syndrome
After hearing others' cancer stories, I found myself feeling "less than" because I didn't undergo radiation and chemotherapy.
Lessons From Cancer Survivorship
Nowadays, I think of myself more as a cancer survivor and advocate than patient. Here's what I learned along the way.
The Spectrum of Sharing a Cancer Diagnosis With Employers
Patients with cancer may decide to share their diagnosis with their employer but approaching it in a way that is most comfortable to the patient may make it a more effective conversation.
Understanding the Cancer Experience From the Outside Looking In
People who have never experienced cancer may think that life continues as normal after treatment is done, but that’s far from reality.