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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Life After Treatment: My Legacy
A longterm cancer survivor explains how cancer shaped his life.
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Reflections on Survivors' Social Connections
Encouraging news gleaned from new St. Jude tool measures quality of young survivors’ social connections.
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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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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?”
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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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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.
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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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An Unwavering Partner in Pain Care
The St. Jude Pain Management Service is dedicated to easing the discomfort and distress of illness and treatments.
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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.
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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Reflections on Survivors' Social Connections
Encouraging news gleaned from new St. Jude tool measures quality of young survivors’ social connections.
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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.
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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
