U.S. Cancer Survivors Face Significant Economic Burden
U.S. cancer survivors face significant economic burdens due to growing medical costs, missed work, and reduced productivity, according to a CDC study.
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CDC Responds to Broad Challenges Facing U.S. Cancer Survivors
A supplement to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, “Addressing Cancer Survivorship through Public Health Research, Surveillance, and Programs,” concludes that concrete plans are needed to ensure that the U.S. health care system can meet survivors’ future needs.
Lung Cancer Survivors May Feel Blame
People with lung cancer who used to or still smoke often feel that others see their smoking as a weakness, and that the smoker should have stopped sooner or never started. Some lung cancer survivors may also blame themselves and feel guilty about smoking.
Shareable Images Quote Gynecologic Cancer Survivors
CDC’s Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer campaign offers six images to share on your Web site or social media. They feature quotes from gynecologic cancer survivors.
Making Our Health a Priority in Honor of National Cancer Survivors Day
“Having cancer forced me to understand the importance of making my health a priority, and I challenge each of you to do the same,” says breast cancer survivor Pam Bryant.
Caring for Cancer Survivors Who Use Tobacco
Cigarette smoking not only causes cancer, but also can negatively impact cancer treatment and survival.
Anxiety and Depression Medicine Use Among Cancer Survivors
Cancer survivors in the United States take medicine for anxiety or depression at about twice the rate of people without a history of cancer.
