Our personal approach to research allows us to develop programs that can best serve the physical, emotional and financial needs of patients and their loved ones.
Show your support by shopping Livestrong merchandise. Your purchase helps us provide life-changing services for people affected by cancer.
Our leaders are determined and experienced. The fight against cancer is personal for many of them, and they’ll never stop working on behalf of survivors everywhere.
Keep telling us more about your journey or start browsing some of the resources below
Lymphedema causes swelling in the arms and legs. Some cancer survivors may experience lymphedema as a side effect of surgical or radiation cancer treatment. Early identification and treatment may read more
During and after cancer treatment, you may benefit by making certain physical changes to your home. These accommodations can make life easier and safer during and after cancer treatment. read more
Some men are not able to have children due to the effects of cancer treatment. By identifying your risk for infertility, you can take steps before treatment to preserve your fertility. For men who read more
Talking with people you can relate to will help you manage the physical, emotional and practical challenges cancer brings. Make an effort to meet others who have been affected by cancer. There are read more
You'll be keeping track of a great deal of important paperwork through your cancer journey. Keeping organized records will make life easier for you and your loved ones. If you don't feel well enough read more
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
Some survivors need to live with an ostomy after cancer treatment. An ostomy is a surgical opening from an organ inside the body to the outside of the body. This allows waste to empty into a pouch read more
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
For those living with cancer, changes that affect roles and relationships in your daily life may be especially challenging. Cancer treatment can cause a change in energy level. Side effects could read more
A wide range of support services are available to help you, both during and after cancer fighting treatment. See the chart below for some of the common services. read more
Some survivors may experience the uncontrollable loss of urine from the bladder. This is a private matter, and embarrassment from urinary incontinence can affect self-esteem, lifestyle and quality of read more
Members of your health care team can get very busy. It might seem like there’s no time to talk about your questions and concerns. If your health care provider has a time limit for each patient, try read more
As you go through cancer treatment, you’ll have times of feeling confident that you can beat cancer. You’ll feel ready to tackle the physical, emotional and mental challenges that can come with cancer read more
You may be trying to understand the greater purpose or reason behind your illness and what it means for your life now. Exploring your feelings about cancer and your reactions to it can help you find read more
Hope is the belief that a positive outcome lies ahead. This belief can be difficult to hold onto in the face of cancer. Knowing how to create a sense of hope in your life can help you face cancer read more
Every journey needs a guide. Get our Guidebook & Planner to help with yours
We are stronger together! Join the Livestrong Family and feel the love!
Get connected. Reach out now for the help you need.
Call 855-220-7777