What is Cancer Survivorship?

According to the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, the term "cancer survivor" refers to people from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life.

Over time, this definition has expanded to include the support network, or co-survivors—family members, friends, and caregivers—who also are affected by the diagnosis and cancer treatment.

With advances in early detection and cancer treatment, people are living many years after a diagnosis. Cancer survivorship brings with it a new normal that may include physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial considerations. Please click here for a large toolbox of resources to help cancer survivors navigate this new normal.