Though my pediatric oncology fellowship equipped me to deliver difficult diagnoses and navigate end-of-life conversations, it never prepared me to face the grief that lingers long after cancer is gone. We are trained to fight the disease, but not to help patients cope with the haunting reality that, for many of them, they will never fully reclaim the life they once knew before cancer.
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CT Scans in a Single Year Could Result in 100,000 Future Cancers in the U.S.
For many long-term Hodgkin’s survivors—especially those treated with high-dose radiation—any exposure to additional radiation can feel alarming. CT scans are incredibly useful tools, but do they carry real cancer risk?
‘The pieces are all there’: Cancer survivorship model merges care teams, technology
Dr. Steven J. Atlas and colleagues propose a bold, integrated survivorship model that uses digital tools to connect the dots—bringing oncologists, primary care physicians, and patients together through shared care plans and real-time communication.
‘The pieces are all there’: Cancer survivorship model merges care teams, technology
A proposed cancer survivorship model emphasizes interdisciplinary coordination and the use of digital tools to enhance long-term care for survivors. By integrating care teams and technology, this approach aims to address the fragmented nature of post-treatment care and improve patient outcomes.
Aortic Regurgitation: What Should Patients Know?
Many long-term survivors are at higher risk for heart valve disease, especially those who had chest radiation. Aortic regurgitation—when the aortic valve doesn’t close properly—can quietly progress until symptoms appear. This resource from Heart-Valve-Surgery.com explains what to watch for, how it’s diagnosed, and treatment options available to survivors.
Cardiometabolic Considerations for Childhood Cancer Survivors Explained
Survivors of childhood and adolescent cancers—especially those treated for Hodgkin lymphoma—face a significantly higher risk of developing cardiometabolic issues later in life. These include high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, insulin resistance, and early-onset cardiovascular disease, often tied to past chemotherapy or radiation to the chest.
How stress shapes cancer’s course
We often hear that stress is bad for our health—but emerging research is now revealing just how deeply stress can affect cancer outcomes.
Lifestyle Changes Boost Longevity For Cancer Survivors
Cancer survivors who commit to healthy habits—like regular exercise, eating well, and quitting smoking—can dramatically increase their lifespan, according to new research.
NCCS to Recognize Susan Leigh, BSN and Desirée Walker with 2025 Stovall Award
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is proud to announce Susan Leigh, BSN, RN-retired, as a recipient of the 2025 Ellen L. Stovall Award for Innovation in Patient-Centered Cancer Care.
On Accelerated Aging—A Phenomenon in Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Accelerated aging is defined as a phenomenon where the biological (physiological) age exceeds chronological age. Clinically, accelerated aging phenotypes in cancer survivors include the premature development of subsequent neoplasms, frailty, chronic organ dysfunction, and cognitive impairment, all of which can impact long-term health and lifespan in survivors of cancer.