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How to Prepare for Treatment

How to Prepare for Treatment 30728

The most common cancer treatments today are surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. A cancer patient may receive one or a combination of these or other types of treatment. The type of treatment you read more

Livestrong Cancer Navigation: 2015 Overview

This infographic provides an overview of key program highlights, financial impact and details about the people we served through Livestrong Cancer Navigation in 2015.

Fighting Through with a Fight Song

My journey through breast cancer treatment and the people who helped me along the way

Lymphedema

Lymphedema 68220

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

  • after treatment
  • cancer survivors
  • physical effects of cancer

A Survivor Story: Tori Tomalia

I am Tori, a 38-year-old mother of three, and I have metastatic lung cancer

Making Changes to Your Home 15322

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

  • changes at home
  • disabilities
  • home health care

Tips for Healthy Eating During Cancer

…from the Livestrong Cancer Nutrition Guid

Male Fertility Preservation 35310

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

  • Fertility
  • male infertility
  • physical effects of cancer
Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis 25291

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

  • fragile bones
  • late effects
  • osteoporosis
Ostomies

Ostomies 21376

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

  • colostomy
  • ileostomy
  • ostomy
Pain Management

Pain Management 12953

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

  • alternative medicine
  • complementary medicine
  • fears
Transportation and Other Cancer Support Services

Transportation and Other Cancer Support Services 37282

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

  • assistance programs
  • practical effects of cancer
  • support services
Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence 20960

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

  • after effects of treatment
  • late effects
  • leaking
Changing Priorities

Changing Priorities 20394

Priorities are things in your life that are important to you. These can change over time, especially when you face a serious illness such as cancer. read more

  • setting priorities

Emotional Challenges When Facing Cancer and Infertility 18431

The emotional toll can be particularly challenging for those whose future fertility is threatened by the very medications and procedures that were meant to save their lives. read more

  • anger
  • Cancer
  • emotional struggle