The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) is focused on enhancing the quality and length of survival of all persons diagnosed with cancer and preventing, minimizing, or managing adverse effects of cancer and its treatment.
This June, National Cancer Survivors Month, please join us as we recognize the more than 18 million cancer survivors in the United States and the work being done to improve the lives of all survivors and their caregivers.
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OCS invites cancer survivors and caregivers to view cancer survivor and caregiver stories.
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Watch the OCS video Life After a Cancer Diagnosis
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Download a graphic reflecting the term "Cancer Survivor."
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On Tuesday, June 10, join us for the OCS Director’s Series webinar as Dr. Joanna Arch presents A Novel Approach to Reducing Fear of Progression and Trauma Symptoms in People with Advanced Cancer, and Melissa Sanchez will share her experiences as a cancer survivor and advocate.
Be sure to visit the NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship homepage and to sign up for our listserv.
Cancer Survivor Statistics
There are an estimated 18.1 million cancer survivors in the United States. This represents approximately 5.4% of the population. The number of cancer survivors is projected to grow to 26.0 million by 2040.
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Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Stories
Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Stories: Ivis
Soon after delivering her second child, Ivis felt a strange sensation in her left breast. Her doctor insisted it was nothing and that it was due to breastfeeding her newborn baby. However, after 18 months without improvement, Ivis insisted on a more complete physical exam.
Click below to read Ivis’s story and others, and check back for new stories.
Life After a Cancer Diagnosis
Watch an OCS video highlighting the uncertainty of life after a cancer diagnosis, what it means to live beyond cancer, and how NCI is advancing research to support survivorship care.
Upcoming Event
Selected Funding Opportunities
| Title | Receipt Date |
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| Addressing Barriers to Healthcare Transitions for Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Cancers (RFA CA 25-019) | Due Date: October 17, 2025 |
| Pragmatic Trials across the Cancer Control Continuum (PAR 25-072) | Due Date: October 17, 2025 |
| Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Survivorship Research for People Living with Advanced and Metastatic Cancers (NOT-CA-25-024) | Expiration Date: January 8, 2028 |