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Cancer Survivorship
Some patients complete cancer treatment and move into recovery, remission, or surveillance. Other patients continue to receive maintenance therapy or ongoing cancer treatment.
Survivorship is the phase where cancer treatment ends and recovery begins, helping patients, their families, and their doctors work together. There are many resources available to support patients and their families as they adjust to life after cancer, making it easier to navigate the changes and challenges of their new normal.
Learn more about survivorship and the support/resources available:
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