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Nearly 19 million Americans have survived cancer, but most aren't getting the specialized follow-up care they need for lasting health effects. Advocates are fighting to change that with comprehensive survivorship care plans.
Roswell Park Cancer Center launches two free 12-week programs that blend fitness with research to help survivors restore their strength and confidence. Both virtual and in-person options make recovery support accessible to everyone.
Cancer survivors walked the runway alongside Chiefs and Royals stars at a charity fashion show that's now raised over $6 million in 16 years. Coaches, players, and families came together for an emotional night celebrating strength and survivorship.
Seven in ten people now survive cancer five years or more, nearly doubling the rate from the 1970s. At Indianapolis' Cancer Support Community, hope has replaced grief as the center's mission shifts from end-of-life care to helping survivors reclaim their lives.
A North Carolina clinic is helping cancer survivors navigate the complex emotions and physical challenges that come after treatment ends. The program offers whole-person care that goes far beyond typical follow-up appointments.
A West Virginia cancer center is bringing survivors, families, and caregivers together through monthly gatherings designed to celebrate life beyond treatment. The "Thrivers Night Out" series offers everything from painting nights to fashion shows, creating a support network that extends far beyond hospital walls.