Surviving Cancer Directory
Cancer can be devastating, but with improved treatments and personalized care, cancer survival is much more common now. After surviving cancer it's vital to care for yourself and get regular screening to be sure cancer remains gone. The greatest number of survivors are former patients for breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer. Other cancers such as pancreatic cancer and lung cancer have lower rates of survival. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how you can raise your odds of beating cancer, what to do after surviving cancer, and much more.
Medical Reference
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5 Curable Cancers
For some types of cancer, there’s greater hope for recovery after treatment.
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What to Expect From Cancer Treatment
Learning about the different treatment options can help ease your worries.
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What Does Cancer Remission Really Mean?
What you need to know if your cancer goes into remission.
Features
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Me and the Girls: Erica Seymore
Breast cancer survivor Erica Seymore, 34, talks about her inflammatory breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Robin Roberts: A Profile in Courage
"Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts reflects on 10 heroes in her life who helped her through her health struggles and shaped the woman she is today.
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Women Cancer Survivors Take Charge
A new generation of women shake up what it means to have cancer.
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Breast Cancer Survivor Mary Manasco: Mastectomy After Breast Cancer Recurrence
Breast cancer survivor Mary Manasco, 59, talks about her lumpectomy, double mastectomy, and other breast cancer treatment.