Cancer Guide
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Late Effects of Cancer Treatment 57879
The day cancer treatment ends, a new chapter begins. Some survivors may leave cancer behind and continue life with few or no health problems. Others might have ongoing physical challenges. Some of read more
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Concerns About Physical Effects of Treatment 24939
It’s natural to have concerns about physical changes that could happen during and after cancer treatment. Your health care team can help you learn what to expect. They will explain what is likely to read more
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Osteoporosis 27902
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes your bones to weaken and become very fragile—sometimes fracturing with little or even no impact. Primary osteoporosis happens from the normal process aging and read more
Get Support
see moreLiving After Cancer Treatment Brochure
Learn about the physical, practical and emotional concerns of cancer survivors. Find resources and support.
Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation
This foundation helps provide retreats/vacations for families with children. This is specifically for parents diagnosed with late stage cancers and requires a prescription from an oncologist.
Community: Survivor Stories
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Magnolia C. 5264
I remember having arrived from a business trip, and I woke up the next morning with a pain under my arm. read more
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Jina P. 9818
I became a survivor on March 10 of 1993, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. read more
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Laura K. 5978
I became a cancer survivor on May 23, 1982, when I had my neuroblastoma removed at Children’s Hospital in Boston. read more
Community: Livestrong Voices
see moreSharing my story and the legacy of my late sister
My name is Gabrielle, I am currently 26 years old and was born and raised in Indiana. I graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Journalism with a Political Science concentration, and am
Life After Cancer Treatment — 5 Things to Know
When you finish cancer treatment, your first instinct may be to jump back into your pre-cancer life as soon as possible. It’s important to know that your body and mind may have experienced a very
We’re All United in this Fight
I am a teacher, mother of two boys, a wife, friend, freedom fighter, daughter, and sister. At 39, a few weeks before Christmas of 2016, I went into my local urgent care clinic with intense back and
News
see moreLivestrong Survey Finds Only a Fraction of Cancer Survivors Receive Survivorship Care Plans
AUSTIN, Texas – June 18, 2015 – A survey distributed by the Livestrong Foundation to 350 cancer survivors this spring revealed that a only small population of survivors are receiving survivorship care
Livestrong Launches the Livestrong Cancer Institutes of The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas – August 19, 2014 – The Livestrong Foundation announced today at a press conference on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin that it will be launching the Livestrong Cancer
Livestrong Fertility Program Hits $50 Million Saved for Young Cancer Survivors
KEY POINTS: Since 2004, the Livestrong Fertility program has helped more than 10,700 cancer patients and survivors save a total of more than $50 million. Each year 70,000 adolescent and young adult
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see more2010 Livestrong Survey: Post-treatment needs of Survivors
In June 2010, Livestrong launched a new and improved version of the 2006 survey which once again focused on the physical, emotional and practical needs of post-treatment survivors. This report
Challenges Reported By Post-Treatment Cancer Survivors in the Livestrong Surveys
In June 2010, Livestrong launched a new and improved version of the 2006 survey which one again focused on the physical, emotional and practical needs of post-treatment survivors. This report
2015 Livestrong Survey: Treatment Summaries and Survivorship Care Plans
The results from our 2015 treatment summaries and survivorship care plans survey show that the majority of survivors did not receive survivorship care plans. However, of the people who did receive