According to the National Cancer Institute Office of Cancer Survivorship, a person is considered a cancer survivor from the day of their cancer diagnosis onward, for as long as they are alive.
The end of cancer treatment often conjures up a mix of emotions from relief to a sense of accomplishment and joy but may also provide a host of other feelings about what a patient has undergone on their journey. We’ve outlined the following resources may provide help you as you move forward.
SURVIVORSHIP
National Cancer Survivors Day
Cancer Survivorship Issues
www.ncsd.org/cancer-survivorship-issues
Cancer Survivorship
Information/Resources
www.oncolink.org/support/survivorship
NUTRITION
Cancer Services: The Cancer Dietitian
Blog and Recipe Resource written by a Registered Dietitian www.cancerdietitian.com
Oncology Nutrition: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Eat Right to Fight Cancer: Resources for Nutrition by Registered Dietitians Cancer Survivorship Issues
www.oncologynutrition.org/erfc
SEXUAL FUNCTIONING/FERTILITY
American Cancer Society
Male Fertility and Cancer
www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/fertility-and-sexual-side-effects/fertility-and-men-with-cancer.html
American Cancer Society
Female Fertility and Cancer
www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/fertility-and-sexual-side-effects/fertility-and-women-with-cancer.html
The Oncofertility Consortium
Resources for fertility facilities
www.oncofertility.northwestern.edu
Thrive Cancer Fertility Network
The Mariposa Program: Financial assistance for fertility preservation
www.thrivecancerfertility.org
MEMORY/CONCENTRATION LOSS
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Improving Your Memory
www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/improving-your-memory/
Cozi Family Organizer
Multiple Calendar Organizer for Multiple Family Members
www.cozi.com
Peak Brain Games
Brain Training Game
www.peak.net
EMOTIONAL/MENTAL HEALTH
Cancer Care
Emotional Concerns Overview
www.cancercare.org/publications/245-adult_cancer_survivor_emotional_concerns
NIH Senior Health
Surviving Cancer: Changes in Emotions
www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/information-life-after-cancer-now-available-nihseniorhealthgov
Imerman Angels
Cancer Support Community
www.imermanangels.org
Cancer Support Community
Support Groups
www.cancersupportcommunity.org
SCHOOL/WORK
Cancer + Careers
Resources for Career Development
www.cancerandcareers.org/en
Job Accommodation Network
Resource for Job Searches
www.askjan.org
Social Security Administration
Information about Ticket to Work (SSDI and employment)
www.choosework.ssa.gov
INSURANCE/FINANCES
Triage Cancer
Financial Resources
www.triagecancer.org/financial
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Financial Support
www.lls.org/support/financial-support
Fifth Season Financial
Life Insurance Loans
www.fifthseasonfinancial.com
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Medicare and Medicaid
www.cms.gov
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Info Center Breast Cancer Related Financial Information/Assistance
www.mbcinfocenter.com/financial-information