Life After Cancer- Understanding Second Cancers

Having cancer once does not mean you won't have cancer again in the future. Anyone who has had cancer has a risk for developing a new kind of cancer someday. This is known as a second cancer.

Life After Cancer: Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a common problem caused by cancer treatment. Peripheral neuropathy can cause pain, numbness, tingling, and other problems around the body.

Life After Cancer: Oral Health Problems

Cancer treatment often causes mouth problems or affects your oral health. It can cause problems, such as sores, pain, infection, saliva changes, and dry mouth.

Life After Cancer: Managing Pain

Pain is a common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment. But sometimes people have pain even after cancer is gone and treatment is over. This can cause problems with daily life and make it harder to function or enjoy things.

Life After Cancer: Lymphedema

Lymphedema is swelling in part of the body that may occur after cancer surgery or radiation. It's an ongoing (chronic) condition that has no cure. But you can do things to help reduce your risk for lymphedema.

Life After Cancer: Fatigue

After cancer treatment ends, you may find that you still feel tired and unable to do the things you want and need to do. Cancer-related fatigue is a very common problem for cancer survivors. It may last for months or even years after cancer treatment ends.

Cancer Rehabilitation

Cancer rehabilitation is a program that supports you when you’re dealing with cancer. It’s a program for during and after cancer treatment.

Prostate Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis

After a diagnosis of prostate cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer and decide how best to treat it. Here's what you need to know.