Health and Well-Being After a Cancer Diagnosis

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Explore links to resources that may help you enhance your health and well-being after a cancer diagnosis. The resources below address emotional concerns, nutrition and physical activity, peer-to-peer support, practical concerns, and testing for cancer.

Emotional Concerns

Coping with Cancer

This information is to help people cope with the many issues and concerns that can occur when diagnosed with cancer.

Depression

Read NCI’s information on feelings of depression during and after cancer treatment.

Post-Traumatic Stress

Find out more about the occurrence, detection and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder after cancer treatment is provided.

Emotional Support for Young People with Cancer

NCI resource helps young people find support after a cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition in Cancer Care

Learn why nutrition is important for cancer patients.

Federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Download guidelines and tips to help people stay healthy and fit.

American Cancer Society: Eat Healthy and Get Active

Learn about the benefits of good nutrition, regular physical activity, and staying at a healthy weight. The site also offers guidance and tips to help choose healthier options.

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Managing Your Weight After a Cancer Diagnosis

Learn how obesity affects prognosis and treatment, get strategies for weight loss, and read about common challenges with weight management.

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Peer-to-Peer Support

Cancer Survivors Network

Created by and for cancer survivors, join the American Cancer Society’s network to cope with the challenges and spectrum of emotions that living with cancer can bring.

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Cancer Care Network

Get information on counseling, support groups, education, and financial assistance with this patient-to-patient network.

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myCancerConnection

myCancerConnection offers one-on-one support by connecting patients, survivors and caregivers around the globe to a cancer support community of people who have “been there.”

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Practical Concerns & Testing for Cancer

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)

Founded by and for cancer survivors, NCCS advocates for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer. Explore many survivorship programs.

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Cancer Survival Toolbox

Access this award-winning free audio program produced through a collaboration between cancer organizations.

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Cancer Screening

Learn about the benefits and potential harms of cancer screening.

Last Updated
January 20, 2022