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The Facing Forward Series



Designed to educate cancer survivors, family members, and health care providers about the challenges associated with life after cancer treatment.

Life After Cancer Treatment Life After Cancer Treatment (2006 Update)
For those who have recently completed cancer treatment shifting their focus from treatment to recovery. The booklet covers post-treatment issues such as follow-up medical care, physical and emotional changes, changes in social relationships, and workplace issues.
 
Siga adelante: la vida después del tratamiento del cáncer Siga adelante: la vida después del tratamiento del cáncer
The Spanish-language version of Life After Cancer Treatment highlighting issues relevant to Latino survivors.
 
Ways You Can Make a Difference in Cancer Ways You Can Make a Difference in Cancer
Presents an overview of the potential benefits of involvement in activities that “give back” to the community, as well as the ways in which one can become involved in those activities.
 
When Someone You Love Has Completed Cancer Treatment When Someone You Love Has Completed Cancer Treatment
Provides caregivers with coping strategies to help them shift their focus from treatment to recovery. Discusses the transition to a "new normal," communication skills and feelings, ways to get support, helping with follow-up care, and the need for self-care.
Last Updated: October 21, 2007

 

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