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The State of Survivorship: Prevalence, Projections, & Gaps in Care
Published on: July 9, 2025
A new American Cancer Society (ACS) study reports on cancer survivorship—and where treatment equity still falls short.
Cancer Survivors Need More Access to Equitable Care
Published on: June 23, 2022
The 2022-2024 edition of "Cancer Treatment & Survivorship Facts & Figures" is now available to help the public health community better met the unique needs of an expanding and diverse population of cancer survivors. The bottom line? The number of people living after a cancer diagnosis keeps rising, naturally due to population growth and aging, plus better treatment and early detection. And racial/ethnic disparities in cancer care persist.
For Your Best Life After Cancer—Eat Well & Be Physically Active
Published on: March 16, 2022
Updated ACS guidelines for diet and physical activity aim to help cancer survivors reduce their risk for the cancer's return and for dying from cancer.
Study Finds Sleep Problems Persist in Cancer Survivors
Published on: February 3, 2020
A significant number of cancer survivors have sleep problems years after a cancer diagnosis, and American Cancer Society researchers have found that these problems were related to the fear of cancer returning or distress from a physical, emotional, or financial issue related to cancer. The study was published in the journal Sleep Medicine.
