Read about our patients and how unique St. Jude research programs help them not just survive, but lead happier, healthier adult lives.
St. Jude believes survivorship begins the day of diagnosis. Learn more about how our doctors and research programs are helping our patients and cancer survivors around the world.
-
Life after Treatment: Infinite Love and Gratitude
After pain, loss and incredible challenges: a life of joy, service and possibilities.
-
Brain Booster
Research that pairs brain stimulation and training shows promise in cancer survivors.
-
Li-Fraumeni: Strength in Numbers
A life-changing conference at St. Jude empowers families who have Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
-
Reflections on Survivors' Social Connections
Young cancer survivors face unique challenges when it comes to bonding on social media. Learn how a study of these connections is helping inform support plans for patients in treatment.
-
Life After Treatment: My Legacy
A long-term cancer survivor shares his story of St. Jude, how cancer shaped his life, and what his life is like after remission.
-
Play-based Preparation: Practice and Possibilities
Play-based preparation decreases sedation use and costs for children undergoing radiation therapy.
-
Life after Cancer Treatment: Incorrigible Optimism
A cancer survivor explains why he participates in SJLIFE — a long-term follow-up study to assess late effects of treatments. It’s not “Would I?” It’s “Why wouldn’t I?”
-
Hodgkin Lymphoma: When Lightning Strikes Twice
Why are some families struck with multiple cases of Hodgkin lymphoma? Learn about the FAMHL clinical trial designed to pinpoint genetic causes.
-
School Liaison Services Help Kids Go Back to School after Treatment
It takes preparation to make a seamless transition back to the classroom. Find out how St. Jude school liaisons help ease children back into their community schools.
Resources for Survivors
After our patients have successfully completed their cancer treatment at St. Jude, we are still part of their journey. Our goal is to help all childhood cancer survivors live long and healthy lives. We offer unique follow-up programs and tips for survivors.
Improved treatments and long-term care for pediatric cancer patients are changing the landscape of cancer survivorship.
St. Jude is pioneering the field with major research programs that follow thousands of survivors for decades after their treatment.
Latest Survivorship Research
-
Small risks may have big impact on breast cancer odds of childhood cancer survivors
Common genetic variations may help find female childhood cancer survivors at increased risk of breast cancer and who are candidates for stepped up screening.
-
Brain Booster
Research that pairs brain stimulation and training shows promise in cancer survivors.
-
Exercise Your Options
A fun fitness study helps children increase activity after leukemia treatment.
-
Late effects of treatment hinder independence of adult survivors of childhood brain tumors
St. Jude investigators find that cognitive impairment and physical performance limitations are strong predictors of non-independence in survivors.
-
Financial checkup should be part of health screenings for childhood cancer survivors
Financial hardship is widespread among childhood cancer survivors, reducing their quality of life and leaving them at risk for depression, other problems.
-
Reflections on Survivors' Social Connections
Young cancer survivors face unique challenges when it comes to bonding on social media. Learn how a study of these connections is helping inform support plans for patients in treatment.
-
"Substantial portion" of childhood cancer survivors not concerned about their future health
Surveys from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study found that a surprisingly high number of survivors showed a lack of concern for their future well-being.
-
Genetic counseling suggested for all childhood cancer survivors
St. Jude has completed the first genome sequencing of cancer survivors and found that 12 percent of childhood cancer survivors may have a higher risk of cancer.
-
Hodgkin Lymphoma: When Lightning Strikes Twice
Why are some families struck with multiple cases of Hodgkin lymphoma? Learn about the FAMHL clinical trial designed to pinpoint genetic causes.
-
How socially connected are cancer survivors? The answer might surprise you.
As cancer survivorship increases, so do efforts to understand and strengthen social support and advice. Read the latest.
-
The chance to earn modest rewards may help get kids moving
Want young cancer survivors to stay active? Pilot study finds the chance to earn stickers, T-shirts and other rewards helps keep survivors moving.
-
SJFAMILY: Shaking the Family Tree
Through the SJFAMILY study, St. Jude investigators explore why some cancers run in families and why certain people get more than one cancer.
-
Comprehensive study of chronic disease reveals vulnerability of childhood cancer survivors
The severity and complexity of chronic disease in adult survivors of childhood cancer suggest that a new approach to healthcare delivery is needed.
-
St. Jude Biorepository: A Hope Chest of Cells
St. Jude patients donate tissue to the biorepository in hopes that their preserved biological samples will be used in groundbreaking cancer research.
-
Improved recognition to help fertility preservation for cancer patients
Premature ovarian insufficiency leaves childhood cancer survivors at risk for infertility, weak bones and poor health.
