Surviving Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is a cancer survivor?
- Are there many cancer survivors who are older?
- What factors influence cancer survival and recovery?
- Why does my age at diagnosis affect my survival?
- What is follow-up care?
- Why is follow-up care important?
- What kinds of medical information should I keep?
- What should I discuss with my doctor during follow-up visits?
- My treatment is over, so why am I still so tired?
- What can I do to lessen my fatigue?
- Why can't I remember things the way I did before I had cancer?
- What can I do to improve my memory and concentration?
- What can I do to control my pain?
- What are the symptoms of nerve damage, or neuropathy, caused by cancer treatment?
- What steps can I take to help manage my neuropathy?
- What can I do to prevent the lymphedema, or swelling, caused by my cancer treatment?
- Why is my mouth so sensitive after cancer treatment?
- How can I cope with mouth and teeth problems?
- What can I do to lose the weight I gained during treatment?
- What can I do about bowel and bladder problems that may occur?
- What can I do about problems with intimacy?
- How can I cope with my fear of cancer recurring?
- What are signs that I should seek professional help for depression?
- Why does my family treat me differently than they did before I had cancer?
- How can I ensure good communication with family and loved ones?
- Where can I get more information about cancer survivorship issues?