Thanks to new, improved therapies, an increasing number of people are living beyond cancer and enjoying a full life after treatment. However, we know staying healthy can be a challenge for cancer survivors because intensive treatments create unique and long-lasting health needs. We at M. D. Anderson are committed to addressing these issues to make life after cancer as healthy and productive as possible.

Life After Cancer Care is also looking to the future. Working with cancer survivors is providing valuable information not only about the physical effects of cancer therapies, but also the psychological issues involved. M. D. Anderson researchers are studying data from our cancer survivor survey. So far, more than 10,000 people have filled out the survey, which gives us a better understanding of cancer survivors' health needs. This knowledge can be translated into improved care for cancer patients from the time of diagnosis onward.