Survivorship Web Sites

Last Modified: November 20, 2006

Lance Armstrong Foundation
The mission of the Lance Armstrong Foundation is to help people manage and survive cancer. Our goal is to change and improve the world for cancer survivors and their loved ones. We want to reduce the presence of cancer on this planet; continue to define, refine and improve cancer survivor services; and facilitate the delivery of those services — and a large dose of hope — to the patients, their families and other loved ones touched by the disease.

Facing Forward Series: Life After Cancer Treatment
This NCI publication covers post-treatment issues such as follow-up medical care, physical and emotional changes, changes in social relationships, and workplace issues.

IOM: Cancer Survivorship: Improving Care and Quality of Life
Institute of Medicine 's project on cancer survivorship, includes the report "From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor: Lost in Transition".

The Cancer Survivors Project
An organized, international community of long-term cancer survivors and their friends working together to improve the lives of children and adults after cancer.

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
The oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country and a highly respected authentic voice at the federal level, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors.

Life Lab
C omprehensive support community that provides unique programs, mentors, networking and peer support free of charge to young adult survivors in New York City.

Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
Long term follow up study for childhood cancer survivors. Website includes published research and information from this ongoing study.

Cure Search
Information from the Children's Oncology Group and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation, including survivorship information.

Long term follow up guidelines
Developed by the Children's Oncology Group, these documents provide guidance for long term follow up for potential late effects.