Survivorship

You survived thyroid cancer. What’s next?

Nurse practitioner Katherine Prinsen shares what she discusses with her thyroid cancer patients when planning for the future.

Dear Mayo Clinic: How to manage dry mouth during cancer care

Dr. Jeffrey Janus explains what causes dry mouth and the challenges it creates and offers tips to manage the condition.

Life after ovarian cancer: Coping with side effects, fear of recurrence, and finding support

Megan Grudem, a Mayo Clinic nurse practitioner, shares how she helps ovarian cancer patients navigate life after diagnosis.

Onco-psychology: Helping people manage cancer-related distress

Shawn Ehlers, Ph.D., explains what onco-psychology is and how it's used to help people cope with the stress of cancer and its treatment.

Plant-based diet is encouraged for people with cancer

Dr. Dawn Mussallem explains what's included in a plant-based diet and how eating more fiber can help cancer survivors.

All-Star pitcher Liam Hendriks shares how he closed out cancer

Diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hendriks tackled treatment and training with positivity and persistence and is now cancer-free.

Dear Mayo Clinic: Tips for cancer patients to stay safe in the summer

Learn how heat can affect your body, medications, and quality of life and get tips to protect yourself and your family from extreme temperatures.

Fertility considerations in cancer treatment: Preserving hope for the future

If you or a loved one is facing a cancer diagnosis, here's what you need to know about potential fertility implications.

CAR-T cell therapy restores hope for leukemia patient

After receiving CAR-T cell therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia through a clinical trial at Mayo Clinic, Jon Stahlecker is cancer free and feeling good.

Looking back on pancreatic cancer, 5 years later

Rita Krueger shares the lessons she has learned from her experience with pancreatic cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.