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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.

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5 lessons learned from 20 years of living with, through and beyond ovarian cancer

Healthcare communicator Cynthia Weiss shares the lessons she's learned as a two-time ovarian cancer survivor.

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Trust and timing: How a bone marrow transplant gave a man extra birthdays to celebrate

Dean Weitenhagen reflects on his yearslong journey with acute myeloid leukemia and how a treatment he feared saved his life.

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What is a cancer survivorship clinic?

Dr. Meghna Ailawadhi discusses Mayo Clinic's cancer survivorship clinics, the services they offer, and how to find similar services in your area.

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Free webinar series for those who have survived cancer

On July 6 Mayo Clinic will kick off a free six-session Survivorship Webinar Series to address the needs of cancer survivors.

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Surviving cancer: What to expect after the diagnosis

The experience of surviving cancer is different for every person who receives a diagnosis, but all cancers have some things in common.

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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.

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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.

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Have you been vaccinated for flu?

If you have cancer, are being treated for cancer, or are a cancer survivor, you are at increased risk for flu complications. Have you been vaccinated?

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Director’s message: our commitment to patients remains unchanged

I stepped into the role of interim executive director of Mayo Clinic Cancer Center with gratitude for the remarkable leadership of Robert B. Diasio, M.D.,[...]