Cancer Survivorship

 

The Priority: Address Needs of Cancer Survivors

The United States is home to more than 18 million cancer survivors, defined as individuals diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis through their lifespan[1]. Survivors face a host of physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and financial challenges[2, 3]. Comprehensive cancer control (CCC) programs and coalitions help meet the needs of survivors and their caregivers using:

  • Surveillance to routinely assess the needs of cancer survivors.
  • Education programs to help survivors, caregivers, and providers make informed decisions.
  • Patient navigation systems to optimize treatment and care.
  • Policies and systems changes to improve access to palliative care and other cancer resources or services.” [1] 

What We Do

The goal of the CCCNP Cancer Survivorship Workgroup is to assist coalitions in supporting survivors and caregivers by providing technical assistance, training, and resources.

Resources