Cancer Guide
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Chronic Pain 33238
Survivors sometimes experience ongoing pain after cancer treatment. Chronic (or persistent) pain may be mild or severe, and may affect quality of life. The good news is that there are now many methods read more
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Pain Management 14481
Not all cancer patients experience pain during treatment. However, some need to have pain managed by their health care team. Every experience is different. If you have pain, talk to your health care read more
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Neuropathy 214010
Neuropathy causes tingling or numbness, especially in the hands and feet. It affects about one to two percent of Americans and is caused by damage to a single or multiple nerves. There are different read more
Get Support
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When you are facing a serious illness, you need relief from pain and from other symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite and shortness of breath and relief from stress. You also need to
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
The NCCS website provides comprehensive information on a wide range of cancer topics. These include managing the side effects of cancer treatment, controlling pain, understanding clinical trials,
IMAlive
IMAlive is a live online network that uses instant messaging to respond to people in crisis. People need a safe place to go during moments of crisis and intense emotional pain. Their services are
Community: Survivor Stories
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Jennifer A. 9364
I was diagnosed in December of 1996 with papillary thyroid cancer. I had a full thyroidectomy. My doctor also made the decision to give me radioactive iodine treatment in isolation. read more
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Elizabeth M. 9260
I became a cancer survivor in 1967 when I was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma of the pelvis. read more
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Michael T. 13943
I became a multiple myeloma survivor when I was diagnosed in September of 2000. read more
Community: Livestrong Voices
see morePain, Misdiagnosis and Recovery
Before I start telling my story, I have to briefly summarize who I am. I was born in a small village named Ponte de Lima, in Portugal. I live in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil. All my life, I’ve always been a
Attitude is Everything
My name is Jason. I am 15 years old and I just took it for granted my summer of 2018 was going to be filled with working to buy a car and playing summer basketball while hanging out with my friends.
A Caregiver’s Story: The First Bike Ride
– by Dave CochranIt’s amazing how much dust can pile up on a bike while it’s waiting for you to get back on the road. Except for a few spins around the block, my bike has been waiting for over a year.
News
Lance Armstrong to Step Down as Chairman of Livestrong
Lance Armstrong, founder and chairman of Livestrong, made the following announcement today regarding his status as chairman of the cancer non-profit organization’s board of directors:In 1996, as my
Livestrong and Eli Lilly and Company Honor Clinical Trials Participants
Austin, TX – On March 10, the Livestrong Foundation will host an unveiling reception for The Hero’s Journey Art, an art installation created by sculptor John Magnan in collaboration with Eli Lilly and
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The Global Burden of Cancer - Challenges and Opportunities
Cancer is a global health challenge with an associated global economic burden. This report estimates the total economic liability of new cancer cases and allows us to put real dollars ($305 billion a
Livestrong Research Library
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