Learn what to expect after treatment is over
The survivorship period after treatment is an exciting and often scary phase of the cancer journey. Learn what to expect and how to be proactive in a post-treatment landscape.
In this Episode:
- 03:23 – Road Trip to New Mexico: The Miracles of El Santuario de Chimayó and Biscochitos
- 06:10 – Cancer Survivorship – What is a Survivor?
- 08:56 – Phases of Cancer Survivorship
- 12:42 – How to Be Proactive In Your Survivorship
- 23:16 – Ozzie Osbourne’s Funeral Plans – Written 14 Years Before His Death
- 25:19 – Outro
What is a Cancer Survivor?
According to the American Cancer Society, a cancer survivor is anyone who has a history of cancer, meaning they’ve had a cancer diagnosis and could be receiving treatment or have completed it. So, from the moment of diagnosis you become a cancer survivor.
Are you living with cancer? From dealing with physical symptoms to managing stress, everyone’s cancer journey has challenges. Your cancer story is your own, navigating relationships, family, and sexual health is challenging after a cancer diagnosis. Find expert information, practical tips, and trusted resources that may help by listening to this week’s podcast about cancer survivorship.
What Happens After Cancer Treatment?
The survivorship period after treatment is a separate phase of care for cancer survivors that includes four parts:
- Prevention and detection of new cancers and/or cancer recurrence
- Observation for cancer spread, recurrence, or second cancers
- Treatments for the effects of cancer and its treatment
- Coordination between specialists and primary care practitioners to help ensure that your health needs are met.
What things should I pay attention to after treatment is over?
In this podcast you’ll learn strategies in health care management and post-treatment symptoms to watch for.
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- All of Our Cancer Topics
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References:
- A Place of Healing
- 20 Interesting Facts About New Mexico
- Cancer Treatment | Survivor Facts & Figures | American Cancer Society
Resources:
- Cancer Survivorship | Did You Know Series – NCI
- Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment
- Guides to Healthy Living | Cancer Survivors | CDC
- American Institute for Cancer Research – Prevention and Survivorship
- Survivorship: During and After Treatment | American Cancer Society
- CONTACT | holychimayo.us
- I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne available here: https://a.co/d/cBcHA5b
Recipe of the Week
This week our team travels to New Mexico. Biscochitos are New Mexico’s State Cookies. Traditionally a Christmas cookie, it is such a tasty treat that they are made year-round. Perfect for when weather starts cooling!
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