In addition to the
recommended surveillance and
follow-up that’s part of your
survivorship care plan, it’s
important to keep on top of
your regular preventative
health screenings. Scanxiety is
the anxiety you may experience
during follow-up tests, which
is a normal response. Talk to
your healthcare team about any
concerns that you have.
Healthy living and lifestyle
changes can improve your
quality of life and help prevent
a recurrence, second cancer
and/or other health issues.1
Fear of recurrence is normal
and usually the most intense
the year after treatment. Be
open about your emotions and
take charge by managing your
stress.
As you transition into life beyond
cancer, there are many places you
can turn to for support. Ask your
healthcare team to recommend a
social worker to help you navigate
next steps and/or mental health
professional to help you manage
your emotions. You can also reach
out to a helpline and/or an online
support group or discussion board
to connect with other people in
your shoes.
Intimacy after cancer can be
affected by treatment, self-image
and even your emotions. The
most common issues are pain
during sex, vaginal dryness,
difficulty with orgasm, erectile
dysfunction and/or low libido.2
Communication with your
partner is important. Talk to your
healthcare team about your
options, which may include
counseling, specific exercise
and/or medications.
Regular physical activity can
lower the risk of recurrence of
certain cancers.4 There are many
benefits to exercise, including
improved heart and lung function and lessened cancer-related fatigue.5 It can
also help with issues such as
anxiety, depression, self-esteem
and happiness.6 Talk to your
healthcare team to make sure
certain exercises are safe.
To learn more about thrivership (survivorship), you
can access information from the topics listed below:
Looking for additional resources? We’ve curated additional thrivership (survivorship) resources to help you access helpful information and support. You can also be matched to education and programs that can help with issues you may be facing, whether you’re coping with anxiety, dealing with intimacy issues, trying to manage employment or another obstacle. You can also select your condition and find several long-term management resources, which can be personalized by your medium of choice, whether it’s a book, website, online community, etc!
To view and/or download cancer booklets focused on
thrivership (survivorship) for use in your cancer planner, please select from
the options below.
There are millions of people across the globe who are cancer survivors or what we call—thrivers. Although many people are relieved when they’ve completed their primary treatment, transitioning into “life after cancer” can lead to many emotions and unanswered questions.
It’s important to work with your healthcare team to develop a personalized survivorship care plan after active cancer treatment ends. This will include a snapshot of your cancer care history and an overview of your follow-up care plan. Your survivorship care plan will include a summary of follow-up tests and the potential long-term side effects you may experience. In addition, it will provide you with the path forward for healthy living!
In addition to the recommended
surveillance and follow-up that’s part of
your survivorship care plan, it’s important
to keep on top of your regular
preventative health screenings. Scanxiety
is the anxiety you may experience during
follow-up tests, which is a normal
response. Talk to your healthcare team
about any concerns that you have.
Healthy living and lifestyle changes can
improve your quality of life and help
prevent a recurrence, second cancer
and/or other health issues.1 Fear of
recurrence is normal and usually the
most intense the year after treatment.
Be open about your emotions and
take charge by managing your
stress.
As you transition into life beyond cancer,
there are many places you can turn to for
support. Ask your healthcare team to
recommend a social worker to help you
navigate next steps and/or mental health
professional to help you manage your
emotions. You can also reach out to a
helpline and/or an online support group or
discussion board to connect with other
people in your shoes.
Intimacy after cancer can be affected by
treatment, self-image and even your
emotions. The most common issues are
pain during sex, vaginal dryness, difficulty
with orgasm, erectile dysfunction and/or
low libido.2 Communication with your
partner is important. Talk to your
healthcare team about your options,
which may include counseling, specific
exercise and/or medications.
Good nutrition can help you take control
of your health, helping you recover
and heal, regain your strength, manage any
lingering side effects, and reduce the risk
of a future cancer diagnosis.3 Learn more
about healthy options.
Regular physical activity can lower the risk
of recurrence of certain cancers.4 There
are many benefits to exercise, including
improved heart and lung function and
lessened cancer-related fatigue.5 It can
also help with issues such as anxiety,
depression, self-esteem and happiness.6
Talk to your healthcare team to make sure
certain exercises are safe.
To learn more about thrivership (survivorship), you can access information from the topics listed below:
Looking for additional resources? We’ve curated additional thrivership (survivorship) resources to help you access helpful information and support. You can also be matched to education and programs that can help with issues you may be facing, whether you’re coping with anxiety, dealing with intimacy issues, trying to manage employment or another obstacle. You can also select your condition and find several long-term management resources, which can be personalized by your medium of choice, whether it’s a book, website, online community, etc!
To view and/or download cancer booklets focused on thrivership (survivorship) for use in your cancer planner, please select from the options below.
