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Still Lost in Transition? A Fresh Look at Life After Cancer

Woman wearing a headscarf gestures while discussing chemotherapy treatment with women in a breast cancer support group.

Every person with cancer looks forward to the day when they become a cancer survivor. But the transition from active cancer treatment to after-treatment care can be confusing—for both survivors and their health care providers. In a recently published paper, three CDC scientists took a fresh look at the challenges faced by new cancer survivors as they learn to adapt to life after a cancer diagnosis.  Read More >

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What Cancer Survivors Should Know About Their Mental Health

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“Mental health care is as important as caring for your physical health during and after cancer treatment. Talk to your health care provider about how you are feeling emotionally. You may also find that support groups for cancer survivors can be helpful.” Read More >

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