Survivorship

Coping with Long-Term Effects

Understanding 'chemobrain' to find better ways to cope


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Nearly all cancer survivors cope with side effects of treatment, such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, peripheral neuropathies, changes in body image and problems with sexual health-to name a few. Others are challenged by feelings of anxiety, depression or sadness. And stil others want to be educated about what they can do to limit or manage long-term treatment effects.

Below is a list of links to articles, audio and video files and web sites which will provide information and support.

Mental Health: see our PsychOncology Clinic

Fatigue: see Cancer-related Fatigue

Chemobrain: see Chemo Brain A Real Side Effect

Family Risk / Breast & Ovarian Risk / Genetics:

Bone Health: Learn how to keep bones healthy even if cancer treatment has increased your risk for osteoporosis

Erectile Dysfunction/Sexual Health: Center for Sexual Health

Pain: see Take Control of Chronic Pain

Cardiovascular Long-Term Effects: see Take Heart: Keep your heart healthy during and after cancer

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Cancer AnswerLine: 800-865-1125

See Also:

Survivors Day
An annual event sponsored by the U-M Cancer Center
What Next? blog from American Cancer Society
A place to connect sponsored by the American Cancer Society.