Life After Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is a cancer survivor?
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2. Are there many cancer survivors who are older?
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3. What factors influence cancer survival and recovery?
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4. Why does my age at diagnosis affect my survival?
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5. What is follow-up care?
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6. Why is follow-up care important?
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7. What kinds of medical information should I keep?
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8. What should I discuss with my doctor during follow-up visits?
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9. My treatment is over, so why am I still so tired?
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10. What can I do to lessen my fatigue?
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11. Why can't I remember things the way I did before I had cancer?
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12. What can I do to improve my memory and concentration?
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13. What can I do to control my pain?
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14. What are the symptoms of nerve damage, or neuropathy, caused by cancer treatment?
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15. What steps can I take to help manage my neuropathy?
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16. What can I do to prevent the lymphedema, or swelling, caused by my cancer treatment?
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17. Why is my mouth so sensitive after cancer treatment?
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18. How can I cope with mouth and teeth problems?
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19. What can I do to lose the weight I gained during treatment?
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20. What can I do about bowel and bladder problems that may occur?
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21. What can I do about problems with intimacy?
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22. How can I cope with my fear of cancer recurring?
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23. What are signs that I should seek professional help for depression?
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24. Why does my family treat me differently than they did before I had cancer?
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25. How can I ensure good communication with family and loved ones?
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26. Where can I get more information about cancer survivorship issues?
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