National Cancer Survivors Month
Did you know that June is National Cancer Survivors Month? While celebrating cancer survivors and raising awareness about cancer survivorship issues is important year-round, in honor of this month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shared some resources and tools that may be beneficial to cancer survivors.
Check out this resource with answers to frequently asked questions developed by cancer survivors for others navigating a cancer diagnosis. Questions and answers address various general cancer topics such as parenting, finances, mental health, and more: Frequently Asked Questions (michigan.gov)
People with a history of cancer face many changes and considerations after cancer treatment. The National Cancer Institute’s Life After Cancer booklet is available as a guide for survivors, family and friends: Facing Forward- Life After Cancer Treatment
There are many things you can do to stay healthy after cancer treatment. The American Cancer Society has answers to questions, health tips and more: Living Well After Cancer Treatment. Also check out their survivorship resources: Cancer Survivorship Resources - ACS4CCC
Communicating, finding information, and making decisions after cancer can be tricky. Cancer Advocacy’s Cancer Survival Toolbox can help you with these basic skills and more: Cancer Survival Toolbox
Cancer and cancer treatment can have many different side effects. Review the National Cancer Institute’s overview of common side effects and talk to your doctor about ways to minimize them: Side Effects of Cancer Treatment - NCI
A survivorship care plan includes information about your cancer and treatment, which helps you and your doctors understand each other. It may be helpful: Cancer Survivorship Care Plans | Cancer Survivors | CDC
