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.
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Never Have I
This poem is one of 30 written by St. Jude patient Deidra Abbott as part of her college’s senior seminar.
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10 Things St. Jude Gave Me
The mom of a St. Jude patient reflects on what she received as a result of her child’s treatment journey.
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Where Is He Now?
In 1998, the inaugural issue of Promise magazine featured 7-year-old Carlos Rodriguez. What is he doing today?
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Long Lives, Well Lived
Treatment changes extend the lives of childhood cancer survivors.
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Life after St. Jude: We are the Champions
Everyone wins when childhood cancer survivors volunteer to help tomorrow’s patients through St. Jude LIFE, the hospital’s long-term follow-up study.
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Soft Landings with the Transition Oncology Program
The new Transition Oncology Program (TOP) provides support and education to families whose children are returning home after cancer therapy.
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Life after St. Jude: Hoop Dreams
Simon Stacy overcomes the eye cancer retinoblastoma to play basketball in high school and possibly college.
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Immunotherapy: Power from Within
A promising new therapy mobilizes a child’s immune system to help kill cancer cells.
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Melanoma Mutation: Hide and Seek
St. Jude researchers find a new melanoma mutation in kids and adults.
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
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Childhood cancer survivorship data portal in St. Jude Cloud launched at ASHG
A St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online portal into pediatric cancer survivorship data debuts at the American Society of Human Genetics annual meeting.
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Reading Skills: Windows to the World
By pinpointing cognitive skills necessary for reading, scientists work to improve quality of life for hearing-impaired brain tumor survivors.
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Better Together: The St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center
The power of team science makes progress possible.
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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.
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Brain Booster
Research that pairs brain stimulation and training shows promise in cancer survivors.
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Exercise Your Options
A fun fitness study helps children increase activity after leukemia treatment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.