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National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Highlighting key topics and trends in cancer statistics, this "Did You Know?" video from the National Cancer Institute looks at cancer survivorship in the United States.
The number of cancer survivors has grown dramatically over the past several decades, a trend that is expected to continue as diagnosis and treatments improve. In 2019, the number of cancer survivors reached more than 16.9 million in the United States, and that number is expected to grow to more than 22.2 million by 2030.
NCI-funded research has played a vital role in identifying the unique medical and psychological needs of both children and adults with a history of cancer. This includes NCI-funded studies documenting the large burden of late effects of cancer and its treatment. NCI is also funding research on the racial and ethnic disparities that exist throughout the cancer care continuum, including in survivorship.
This guide is for parents who have a child with cancer. It has information about childhood cancer, together with tips to help you and your family to cope during this challenging time.
The information to help you cope with the many issues and concerns that occur when you have cancer. There are resources available to help you learn about the disease and about the people who can help you.
Once treatment is over, many cancer survivors feel that although they are happy it’s over, they also wonder about what comes next. Many say that they had lots of information and support during their illness, but now there are new questions and concerns to address.
You may be a survivor, friend or family member, or a person who has lost someone to the disease. People often feel that they can make a difference in cancer by taking part in cancer-related activities and helping others.
When Someone You Love Has Completed Cancer Treatment is for friends and family members of a person who has finished cancer treatment. Until now, many caregivers have focused on getting the patient through treatment. But once treatment is over, many changes and shifts take place for everyone.
NCI-Designated Cancer Centers deliver cutting-edge cancer treatments to patients in communities across the United States. Find a center near you and learn about its patient services and research capabilities.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, finding a doctor and a treatment facility for your cancer care is an important step to getting the best treatment possible.
The NCI Cancer Centers Program is one of the anchors of the nation’s cancer research effort.
Siga adelante: La vida después del tratamiento del cáncer es para personas que han terminado su tratamiento del cáncer. Es posible que a sus familiares y amigos les interese también leer este folleto.
Springboard Beyond Cancer helps empower cancer survivors to play a key role in managing their own health. It provides survivors with online tools to manage side effects from cancer treatment, cope with stress, improve healthy behaviors, communicate better with their health care teams, and ask for support from family and friends.
If you are helping your family member or friend through cancer treatment, you are a caregiver. This may mean helping with daily activities such as going to the doctor or making meals. It could also mean coordinating services and care. Or it may be giving emotional and spiritual support.
Information specialists at NCI’s Cancer Information Service (CIS), NCI's contact center, are available to help answer your cancer-related questions whether you are a patient, family member or friend, health care provider, or researcher. Our service is available in English and Spanish.
We provide accurate, up-to-date, and reliable information that is easy to understand and free of charge. Our trained information specialists provide personalized responses to a range of cancer questions, including:
- tailored clinical trials searches
- cancer research
- how to find cancer treatment centers
- cancer prevention and early detection
- risk factors
- symptoms
- diagnosis and treatment
- living with cancer
- tissue donation
- questions about NCI and its programs
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
NCCS has developed materials, programs and skill-building tools to enable individuals and their supporters to become effective self-advocates.