Survivorship

Matters of the heart: How cancer and cancer treatment can affect your heart health

Honor American Heart Month this February by learning about the connection between cancer and heart health.

A third chance for a young breast cancer patient

21-year-old Jessica Florence found a lump on her breast. Until she experienced other symptoms, she did not believe the lump was serious.

World Cancer Day: Closing the gap in cancer care

Folakemi Odedina, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic cancer researcher and global health equity expert, explains why closing the care gap in cancer care is good for everyone.

Answers to 3 common questions about cancer prevention

Understanding your personal cancer risk and making lifestyle changes to improve your overall health are the first steps in cancer prevention. Learn how to get started.

Complex brain surgery gives woman more time with family

The story of Julie Berg's diagnosis and treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain tumor.

Regaining sexual health after cancer treatment

Learn how cancer diagnosis and treatment can affect sexual health and how you can achieve a healthy sex life after cancer treatment.

Cancer survivor walks on the sunny side of the street

Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in October 2020, Jennie Spencer decided to approach her journey through cancer treatment with a focus on joy.

Meeting the unique needs of adolescents and young adults with cancer

Hematologist-oncologist Dr. Allison Rosenthal discusses plans to launch a formal program for adolescents and young adults with cancer at Mayo Clinic in 2022.

7 steps to better nutrition habits for cancer survivors

If you have cancer or you are a cancer survivor, here are seven steps you can take to improve your diet and nutrition.

The nurse at the piano and a story of hope

Classical pianist turned nurse Genaeda Benson is grateful to Mayo Clinic for treating her father's liver cancer and saving his life. Her music helps both patients and staff at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.