Cancer Survivorship - AdultAmerican Cancer Society: Cancer Survivors Network OR Survivors After Treatment - The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. American Institute for Cancer Research: For Cancer Survivors - Since its founding in 1982, the American Institute for Cancer Research has grown into the nation's leading charity in the field of diet, nutrition and cancer. Here you will find nutrition guidelines, dietary tips and exercise tips. Association of Cancer Online Resources: Survivorship Issues Mailing Lists - Here you will find survivorship mailing lists to join. Beyond the Cure: Information for Survivors of Childhood Cancer - The mission of Beyond the Cure is to help childhood cancer survivors integrate the cancer experience into their new life as survivors and successfully handle the challenges that are ahead of them and to celebrate survivorship. This site provides valuable information on the late effects of treatment as well as information on general survivorship issues. Cancer
Survival Toolbox - The Cancer Survival Toolbox® is a
free audio program designed to help cancer survivors and caregivers develop
practical skills to deal with the diagnosis, treatment and challenges
of cancer. CancerAndCareers - This is a resource for working women with cancer. CancerCare - CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer. Cancer.Net: Cancer Survivorship - This is the patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions. I'm Too Young For This - This is a resource portal for young people with cancer. LITE
Program - The LITE program, at The Cancer Institute of New
Jersey, provides long-term evaluation, support, and health education
for the growing population of childhood cancer survivors. This document
is in PDF format and requires an Adobe
Acrobat Reader for viewing. MayoClinic: Cancer Survival - Informative articles on topics such as relationships and workplace challenges can be found here. MD Anderson Cancer Center: Complications of Cancer Therapies - The complications that may occur with cancer therapies are listed by cancer site. The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship - The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country. This site provides an online comprehensive guide to living with cancer as well as numerous publications that you can order. Specific topics include: These documents are in PDF format and require an Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. National Cancer Institute: Cancer Survivorship Research - The mission of the Office of Cancer Survivorship is to enhance the quality and length of survival of all persons diagnosed with cancer and to minimize or stabilize adverse effects experienced during cancer survivorship. From this Web site, you'll find links to information on follow-up medical care, late effects of treatment, and general health and well-being. National
Cancer Institute: Facing Forward Series: Life After Cancer Treatment -
The information in this document is designed mainly for cancer survivors
who have recently completed their cancer treatment, but you may find
the information helpful even if you were treated a long time ago. National Cancer Survivors Day - National Cancer Survivors Day is held annually in hundreds of communities throughout the world on the first Sunday in June. It is a symbolic event to demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality. Nutrition and Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment: An American Cancer Society Guide for Informed Choices - This informative article is from CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Oncolink: Oncolife Survivorship Care Plan - A personalized plan of care is developed based on information you enter on a questionnaire. The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults - This site was created by a young cancer survivor in order to provide a support network for other young adults. The Tobacco Dependence Clinic - The Tobacco Dependence Clinic is a project of the larger Tobacco Dependence Program at the UMDNJ School of Public Health. The staff are professionals who are trained in tobacco dependence. They will work with you to develop a personalized plan designed to best help you quit smoking. The Wellness Community - The Wellness Community (TWC) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and resources to people affected by cancer. Make sure you look at the the The Virtual Wellness Community that has rooms devoted to lung, breast, ovarian, colorectal and pancreatic cancer as well as lymphoma. There are also rooms on nutrition, mind-body, and caregiving. You can also find local chapters from this site.
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