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June 01, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2018
CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112
LANSING, Mich. – Battling cancer can have a significant impact on families, and as part of National Cancer Survivors Day the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is sharing physical and mental health strategies to improve survivors’ quality of life.
A person is a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis through the remainder of their life. There are currently more than 15.5 million cancer survivors in the United States and this number is expected to grow to 20.3 million by 2026. In Michigan, it is estimated that there are 526,100 cancer survivors.
“Due to advances in screening and early detection, as well as treatment, many people are living longer after a cancer diagnosis,” said Dr. Eden Wells, MDHHS chief medical executive. “Having support during treatment and living as healthy as you can during and after treatment are vital to survivorship.”
With many different types of cancer and cancer treatments, cancer survivorship is different for each survivor. While many survivors are living longer, they may still experience effects of their cancer and its treatment for years to come. This can include physical, emotional and financial impacts on survivors and their families.
Quality of life is important in survivorship for those who are free of cancer, continue to live with a manageable cancer or face end of life issues. Survivorship care means looking after peoples' mental and physical health. Cancer survivors can address their quality of life by working with their health care providers to manage side effects or long-term effects they experience.
Making healthy choices can improve quality of life and reduce the chance of a cancer recurrence or developing second cancer type. Healthy choices can include increased physical activity, good nutrition, limited alcohol intake and tobacco cessation. Mental health can be addressed through participation in a cancer support group or speaking with a counselor.
To improve health, survival and quality of life after a cancer diagnosis:
For resources about survivorship and life after cancer treatment, visit the American Cancer Society website or call 800-227-2345. Information is also available at the National Cancer Institute.
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