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Exercise Is A Proven, Powerful Medicine For Cancer Survivors

Sometimes, moving our bodies is the LAST thing we want to do. Cancer survivorship can be exhausting. Fatigue is one of the most common effects of cancer treatment. And, the more late effects begin to pile up, the more tired we become, and the more likely we are to succumb to the couch. But there are many, many reasons why we shouldn’t.

Even a small amount of exercise can have a significant impact. Just about everyone can benefit from a daily walk. Research has shown, time and time again, that exercise improves our bodies AND our minds.

Facing the Fear of Cancer Recurrence: A Closer Look at What Triggers It and What You Can Do About It

Almost all cancer survivors have a few things in common: shock at being diagnosed, significant challenges in dealing with the side effects of treatment, and anxiety or worry when active treatment ends and the oncologist’s office says, “We’ll see you in three months.”

Doxorubicin Exposure and Breast Cancer Risk in Survivor of Adolescent and Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma

This research paper takes a look at the risk of breast cancer from doxorubicin exposure in female survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma who are between the ages of 15-50 years of age and five years post treatment. The period of treatment was between 1975 and 2008. The study was first presented in 2021 at the ASCO Annual Meeting.

Of note is that the authors found an increased risk of breast cancer in this cohort independent of whether or not radiation was also a part of the treatment protocol. Their conclusions include this very important point- one that we will continue to advocate for with fervor.

‘Patient Is Otherwise Healthy’

Being diagnosed with cancer at any age puts many in a tailspin.

What’s Love Got to Do With It? Who needs a heart when healthcare is broken?

Dr. Stacy Wentworth is a radiation oncology specialist in Greensboro, North Carolina, and an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Wake Forest School of Medicine.

What Cancer Survivors Should Know About Survivorship Research: Expert Perspectives

When thinking about cancer research, many people think of studies focused on evaluating new or better ways to treat the cancer itself. What may not come to mind is a type of research known as “survivorship research.”

Patient Webinar: Advances in Robotic Heart Valve Surgery

During this special patient webinar, you will learn critical insights about new advances in minimally-invasive, robotic heart valve surgery. The featured speakers are Dr. Pavan Atluri, Director of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery, and Dr. Michael Ibrahim, Director of Reconstructive Valve Surgery, at Penn Medicine.

Cameras Captured James Conner Sharing Uplifting Moment With Fellow Cancer Survivors

Here is a story to make you smile. You don’t even have to be a football fan. It’s the story of James Conner, running back for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s in 2015 while a Junior at the University of Pittsburgh. He had already played two years of outstanding football, winning the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year in 2014, his sophomore year.

When Cancer Centers Snooze, Patients Lose: It is Time to Make Insomnia a Priority for Survivors

Insomnia is one of the most common late effects of cancer treatment, yet it is often overlooked in survivorship care. Fewer than half of NCI-designated cancer centers routinely screen for sleep problems, and many oncologists and nurses rarely ask about it. As a result, fewer than one in five survivors struggling with sleep ever mention it to their care team. Effective treatments for insomnia do exist, but they are not always discussed due to lack of time, knowledge, or resources. This article explores why sleep health matters for long-term survivorship and what can be done to close this important gap in care.

A Man With Breast Cancer After Mantle Radiation

Men with breast cancer tend to have a worse prognosis than women, as they commonly have more advanced disease at diagnosis. While many practitioners utilize mammography screening for women, there is less awareness of recommendations regarding screening for men.