Additional Resources

Each spring, the American Cancer Society releases the latest information available about cancer in the US. In addition to cancer facts, it includes information about cancer risk factors and a special section on lung cancer. Click HERE to read.

Every few years, the American Cancer Society releases the latest information available about cancer survivorship in the US. Click HERE to read.

Expert information and supportive resources from a trusted source over the phone (1-800-227-2345) or at their interactive website: cancer.org

Survivorship: During and After Treatment (cancer.org)

The American Cancer Society uses the term cancer survivor to refer to anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer no matter where they are in the course of their disease. In this section you'll find information and tips on staying active and healthy during and after cancer treatment. You can also get information on managing your health care as a cancer survivor.

Cancer Survivors Network

Our Cancer Survivors Network provides a safe online connection where cancer patients and caregivers can find others with similar experiences and interests. As a member, you can participate on discussion boards, join a chat room or build your own support network. To become a member, visit csn.cancer.org

Caregiver Resource Guide | American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society developed the Caregiver Resource Guide for people who are caring for a loved one impacted by cancer. This tool can help to learn how to care for yourself as a caregiver, better understand what your loved one is going through, develop skills for coping and caring, and take steps to help protect your health and wellbeing.

Coping and Living Well During Cancer Treatment

Learn about how to prepare for treatment and how to adjust to life with cancer. Here you'll find information on what to eat and how to stay active during treatment, as well as ideas and resources to help you manage stress.

Survivorship Videos | American Cancer Society

More people than ever are surviving cancer and thriving after treatment. Watch this video series to learn how to cope with the physical and emotional challenges that come during cancer treatment and beyond, and find inspiration in the experiences of other survivors.

Nutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors - 2012

- CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians - Wiley Online Library

Cancer survivors often ask questions about food choices, physical activity, and dietary supplements. They want to learn whether nutrition and physical activity can help them to live longer or feel better. These guidelines are meant to answer some of those questions. Developed by an American Cancer Society (ACS) panel of experts, they will give you as a cancer survivor and your family the information you need to make informed decisions about your food and physical activity choices

Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors

Cancer survivors are often highly motivated to seek information about food choices, physical activity, and dietary supplements to improve their treatment outcomes, quality of life, and overall survival. This report summarizes the evaluation of the scientific evidence and best clinical practices by a group of experts in nutrition, physical activity, and cancer survivorship.

Living Well After Cancer Treatment

The end of cancer treatment can be both stressful and exciting. Here you'll find information about life after cancer, including eating well, being active, and returning to work from the American Cancer Society.

Our Mission at Livestrong: Which everyday cancerproblem willwefix today?

We have a Mission Question, not a Mission Statement, because we believe that we can only achieve the best solutions through asking the right questions. We ask survivors and caregivers what they need, we ask the system how it can be more person-centered, we ask innovators how we can bring impossible ideas to life. Click HERE to access.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a not-for-profit alliance of 32 leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to improving and facilitating quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care so all patients can live better lives. Through the leadership and expertise of clinical professionals at NCCN Member Institutions, NCCN develops resources that present valuable information to the numerous stakeholders in the health care delivery system. By defining and advancing high-quality cancer care, NCCN promotes the importance of continuous quality improvement and recognizes the significance of creating clinical practice guidelines appropriate for use by patients, clinicians, and other health care decision-makers around the world. Click HERE to access.

The best cancer care starts with the best cancer information. With nearly 45,000 members who are leaders in advancing cancer care, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the voice of the world’s cancer physicians. ASCO’s patient information website Cancer.Net (www.cancer.net) brings the expertise and resources of ASCO to people living with cancer and those who care for and care about them. Well-informed patients are their own best advocates and invaluable partners for physicians. Cancer.Net provides timely, comprehensive information to help patients and families make informed health care decisions. Cancer.Net is supported by Conquer Cancer ® The ASCO Foundation. Click HERE to access.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training. Our team of approximately 3,500 is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of 11 agencies that make up the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NCI is deeply committed to the core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion that allow all staff to reach their potential and fully contribute to the institute’s cancer mission. Click HERE to access.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide videos from cancer survivors from different backgrounds and with different diagnoses. Click HERE to access.