Read about our patients and how unique St. Jude research programs help them not just survive, but lead happier, healthier adult lives.
Meet Our Survivors
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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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.
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Survivor Tim Wigginton Is On Top of the World
This cancer survivor acquired tenacity and drive through his journey with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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The Best Day Possible
The St. Jude Quality of Life for All team goes above and beyond to improve patients’ psychosocial, emotional, and symptom concerns.
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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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Play-based Preparation: Practice and Possibilities
Play-based preparation decreases sedation use and costs for children undergoing radiation therapy.
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Videos: Survivors Share Their Stories
Childhood cancer survivors share their stories.
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Long Lives, Well Lived
Treatment changes extend the lives of childhood cancer survivors.
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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.
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.
Cancer Survivorship Research
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Researchers chart pathway to 'rejuvenating' immune cells to fight cancers
Enhanced immunotherapies against cancer and viral infections may be on the horizon thanks to a new strategy to combat T cell exhaustion.
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Survivor Tim Wigginton Is On Top of the World
This cancer survivor acquired tenacity and drive through his journey with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Study of childhood cancer survivors shows reduction in radiation therapy leads to decline of second cancers
Changes in childhood cancer treatment, including the reduced use of radiation therapy, has reduced the risk for second cancer in survivors.
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Childhood cancer survivors are living longer but do not report improvement in health status
Childhood Cancer Survivor Study reveals patients do not report better health status despite gains in life expectancy due to advances in cancer treatment
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Novel statistical method captures long-term health burden of pediatric cancer cures
Researchers develop “cumulative burden” statistical method to measure and address the impact of chronic disease in childhood cancer survivors
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Most teen survivors of childhood cancer are well adjusted
While most teen cancer survivors are well adjusted, some may benefit from more comprehensive psychological screening to identify and treat symptoms
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Some adolescent cancer survivors may require more comprehensive mental health screening
Study shows that most teen cancer survivors do well psychologically, but cancer treatment may influence some survivors’ symptoms
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Loss of essential protein in the choroid plexus epithelium linked to hydrocephalus
Multifunctional protein Alix identified as essential for maintaining fluid balance in the brain; loss is linked to hydrocephalus.
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Chemo drug makes multitasking a challenge for some leukemia survivors
Methotrexate exposure tied to reduced mental flexibility, planning and other executive function skills in long-term survivors of pediatric leukemia.
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Methotrexate exposure impacts cognitive processes cancer survivors need to multitask
Higher blood levels of methotrexate during treatment of childhood leukemia have been linked to diminished executive function in long-term survivors.
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Understanding how brain tumor treatment affects the brain
An unprecedented study finds that survivors of childhood brain tumors are at risk of memory and intelligence deficits. A key goal? Catch them early.
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Long-term survivors of childhood cancer living longer thanks in part to treatment changes
Study shows the 15-year death rate among childhood cancer survivors has decreased steadily since 1970, coinciding with changes in pediatric cancer therapy and follow-up care.
