Living Well During Treatment
Good nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment, and it’s also important to stay as active as you can.
Coping With Cancer
Learn about the types of feelings people with cancer commonly experience during and after treatment, and get suggestions for healthy ways deal with these common feelings.
Moving On and Being Healthy After Treatment
The end of treatment can be both stressful and exciting. You will be relieved to finish treatment, yet it is hard not to worry about cancer coming back.
Managing Cancer as a Chronic Illness
Cancer isn’t always a one-time event. Cancer can be closely watched and treated, but sometimes it never completely goes away. It can be a chronic (ongoing) illness, much like diabetes or heart disease.
Understanding Recurrence
Some cancers can come back or recur after treatment. The odds of this happening depend on many factors, including the type of cancer. Learn more about cancer recurrence and living with this possibility here.
Survivorship Resources from the American Cancer Society
The National Cancer Survivorship Resource Center - A collaborative effort to shape the future of cancer survivorship care and improve the quality of life of cancer survivors as they transition from treatment to recovery.
Survivorship care plans - Many groups have developed care plans to help improve the quality of care of survivors as they move beyond their treatment. You can find examples of these plans here.
Online Communities and Support
If you’re facing a cancer diagnosis, learning more and connecting with others can be a source of support and comfort. Visit these American Cancer Society resources to find what’s right for you.