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July 26, 2018

5 Reasons to Consider Joining a Cancer Support Group

Updated 1/19/2021You might already know that cancer support groups are a place where patients can share their feelings. But there’s more to learn about what these meetings can offer—and whom they can help. Here are five reasons to think about joining one, w...

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July 13, 2018

Life After Cancer: Questions on Survivorship and Wellness, Answered

Finishing cancer treatment marks the start of an exciting new chapter in your life. This next step is likely filled with lots of hope and joy. But it can also come with uncertainty about how to stay on top of your health and what the future might hold. Here...

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Life After Cancer: Questions on Survivorship and Wellness, Answered

May 17, 2018

Cancer Survivorship: What You Should Know

Updated June 3, 2021Who is a Survivor?You are a survivor from the time of your cancer diagnosis through the rest of your life.What is Survivorship Care?Your survivorship care should include efforts to:Prevent your cancer from coming back, prevent new cancer...

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Cancer Survivorship: What You Should Know

March 6, 2018

The Value of Survivor Support

 “It made me feel that being alone in this situation was not the loneliest feeling in the world. It made me realize that the other people were also going through the feelings I was having but dealing with them much better than I was. They were living t...

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The Value of Survivor Support

January 26, 2018

Tips For Overcoming Common Nutrition Hurdles During Cancer Treatment

Here’s some crucial food for thought if you’re in the midst of cancer treatment: More than ever, good nutrition matters. Eating well can help you keep up your strength, maintain a healthy weight, lower your risk of infections, and heal faster. It might even...

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Tips For Overcoming Common Nutrition Hurdles During Cancer Treatment

November 28, 2017

Life Without a Stomach: Staying Healthy After Stomach Removal

Updated June 19, 2020Did you know that it is possible to live without a stomach? It’s a daily reality for some stomach cancer, survivors. If you’ve been diagnosed with stomach or gastric cancer and need gastrectomy surgery, here’s how to stay healthy in sur...

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