Finding Balance in Your Life
Getting Back to Work after Cancer
Once your cancer treatment is complete or nearing completion and you’ve been cleared to return to work, at least part time, more challenges await. Here are some suggestions for smoothing the transition from “person with cancer” back to valued employee.
Living with Uncertainty
While no one wants to think about it, every cancer survivor needs to be prepared for the chance that their cancer may come back some day. This is very hard to think about, especially right after successful cancer treatment. But not being aware of this possibility could be dangerous to your long-term health. There are some things you can do and things you should know that will help you deal with the uncertainty of cancer recurrence.
ASCO Booklet Helps Cancer Survivors Transition to Life after Treatment
With more patients surviving cancer than ever before, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released a new publication to help patients adjust to life after active cancer treatment. The free booklet, based on oncologist-approved content from ASCO’s patient information website, Cancer.Net, helps people understand what to expect as treatment is completed, explains common challenges faced by survivors, and offers suggestions for next steps following treatment.
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