Have you ever had an inner voice telling you to take a particular action, like call your friend? And when you did, that friend said, “I was just thinking of you?” Heeding that inner voice can be very beneficial—even lifesaving—as shared by cancer survivor, Celeste Smalls-Sumpter.
Cindy’s Story: Preventing Cervical Cancer
If I didn’t go to that appointment, I might not be around for my kids,” Cindy says. Her Cervical Screening found precancerous cells.
Jasmine’s Story: Preventing Cervical Cancer
“The routine cervical screenings changed my life,” says Jasmine, after a test found precancerous cells. She shares her story in this video.
Survivors…Tobacco Users
Cigarette smoking not only causes cancer, but it can also have an adverse effect on cancer treatment and survival. Click to read more!
Survivors…Mental Health
It is common for people to feel stressed and overwhelmed during the holidays, and this is especially true for cancer survivors. There are numerous things caregivers and loved ones can do to lift the spirits of cancer survivors. Click here to learn more.
Survivors…Living with Lung Cancer
When you have been diagnosed with cancer, you are considered a cancer survivor from that moment throughout the rest of your life. Click to read about how to live your best life with lung cancer.
Survivors…Physical Activity
It’s important to encourage cancer patients and survivors to stay as active as possible. This article talks about how to prevent infections, how to stay healthy, and more.
Survivors…Common Emotions
There isn’t a single, “correct,” way to feel following cancer therapy. Experiences vary from person to person. However, there are some typical feelings and coping mechanisms for them.
Helping Cancer Survivors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention collaborates with public, non-profit, and private partners to develop and implement strategies to assist the growing number of cancer survivors in the United States. Click here to find out more.
Survivors… Cancer, the Flu, and You
Cancer patients and survivors have a higher risk of complications from the flu. CDC can help clear up some of your questions.