Cancer Survivorship

The Mass General Cancer Center Survivorship Program’s goal is to promote the health and wellbeing of patients with cancer following completion of initial therapy.
    People at a walk for breast cancer survivors.
    People at a walk for breast cancer survivors.

    Learn more about the resources and support that is available to help you manage all aspects of your life after your initial treatment is complete.

    Learn about symptoms and common problems.

    Symptoms & Common Problems

    Learn about some of the common side effects and health issues that patients experience and find information on treatment options and where to go to learn more and get help.

    Learn more about our survivorship programs & services.

    Programs & Services

    We offer a wide range of clinical care programs and specialized services to address the needs that patients and families may experience after a cancer diagnosis.

    View patient resources.

    Resources

    View resources that are available to help you manage all aspects of your life after your initial treatment is complete.

    Programs & Events

    What is Survivorship?

    Survivorship literally means the act of surviving. Cancer survivorship could be defined as surviving after cancer. However, the field of cancer survivorship grew from a recognition that there is more to life after cancer than just surviving.

    Research

    We are focused on research that can improve the lives of patients at Mass General and around the world following the diagnosis of cancer. We are launching new initiatives related to bridging the gaps between primary care and the oncology team and lifestyle interventions that can help patients become healthier in the years after treatment than they were in the years before the cancer was even diagnosed.

    Cancer Survivorship

    To help address the transition from active cancer care to follow-up, or survivorship care, and to help patients recover and thrive after cancer, the Mass General Cancer Center Survivorship Program provides information on common problems you may face after cancer treatment and the resources to help you and your care team.