Today, there are approximately 10.5 million Americans alive with a history of cancer. Cancer.Net's survivorship section provides helpful information for cancer survivors and their friends and family.
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About Survivorship:
An introduction to survivorship. Learn about adjusting to various changes in your life following cancer treatment and find information about the Institute of Medicine report on survivorship.
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Survivorship: Next Steps to Take:
This section outlines a wide variety of resources to help with the transition to survivorship once active treatment is completed.
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ASCO Cancer Treatment Summaries:
Find and print forms that your doctor can complete to help you keep track of what treatment is planned after surgery, what treatment you received, and a summary of your follow-up care plan once treatment is finished.
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Late Effects:
Learn about the symptoms and management of the long-term side effects of cancer and cancer treatment.
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Childhood Cancer Survivorship:
Find information on childhood cancer survivorship and the importance of follow-up care.
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Rehabilitation:
Learn more about the cancer rehabilitation process, which assists a person with cancer in obtaining maximum physical, social, psychological, and work-related functioning during and after treatment.
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Advocacy and Policy Center:
Explore the role of patient advocates in the cancer community, find information on ASCO's patient advocacy programs, and learn more about public policy advocacy.
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Survivorship Stories:
Read stories from survivors who have shared their experience with cancer. This article includes a link to the Lance Armstrong Foundation's LIVESTRONG website.
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Survivorship Artwork:
View artwork submitted for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual wall calendar. If you would like to submit an expression of hope for consideration in the 2010 ASCO annual wall calendar, please see our Expressions of Hope Calendar section for more information.
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Survivorship Resources:
Find additional resources about survivorship.
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