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RecurrenceChoice of Doctor for Cancer Survivor Care Does Not Match Actual Care
New research suggests there’s a mismatch between the type of doctors cancer survivors say they prefer for on-going cancer care and who they actually see. An American Cancer Society (ACS) study showed that most cancer survivors preferred their primary care physician (PCP) and cancer doctor (oncologist) to share their on-going cancer care and for their PCPs to take charge of their preventive health care and management of chronic health conditions. But in the last 4 years, only 60% of survivors had seen a cancer doctor, while 96% had seen a PCP.
Survivor of Testicular Cancer Recurrence Healing, Getting Stronger
Testicular cancer survivor Jeremiah Ray is healing and getting stronger. Ray, now 35, is recovering from treatment for testicular cancer that came back a second time.
Transitioning Back to Life After Treatment Is a Challenge for Many Cancer Survivors
Post-treatment, cancer survivors face new challenges transitioning back to normal life. Researchers are discovering new and better ways to help.
Financial Problems Lower Many Cancer Survivors’ Quality of Life
Almost one-third of cancer survivors experience financial hardships as a result of their diagnosis and/or treatment, according to a new study by researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University.
When Breast Cancer Comes Back
A successful end to treatment can be both stressful and exciting. You’re likely to be relieved to finish treatment, but you may find it hard not to worry about cancer coming back.