Nutrition for People With Cancer
Nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment. Eating the right kinds of foods during and after treatment can help you feel better and stay stronger. Learn more about the importance of good nutrition during and after cancer treatment here.
Staying Active
Find out more about staying active during and after cancer treatment. Learn about the importance of exercise, as well as what you need to know if you are planning on working during treatment or returning to work afterwards.
Survivorship Care Plans
All cancer patients should receive an individualized survivorship care plan after treatment that includes guidelines for monitoring and maintaining their health. Many groups have now developed various types of 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.
Be Healthy After Treatment
Once treatment is over, people who have had cancer often want to know what they can do to stay healthy. It's important to realize that people who have had cancer in the past can still have other health problems. Some may even develop other cancers. Learn about the things you can do to help yourself stay healthy once your cancer treatment is completed.
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.
Can I Donate My Organs if I've Had Cancer?
Some people who have had cancer would like to help others by donating organs. For many people who have had cancer, it is possible to donate -- but it varies by cancer type and medical condition.
Stories of Hope
Find inspiration, hope, and support in these stories about other people whose lives have been touched by cancer.