Dealing with physical problems after cancer treatment
Managing the physical effects of treatment takes a plan. Learn what to watch for and how to care for your body in the months and years ahead.
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Supporting your journey beyond a cancer diagnosis
Bridging treatment with long-term survivorship
The National Cancer Institute Office of Cancer Survivorship considers an individual a survivor from the time of diagnosis through the balance of his or her life. To better understand the challenges people face after a cancer diagnosis, Georgia CORE partnered with the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium to conduct a statewide survivorship needs assessment. The findings are helping shape future education, resources, and support for cancer survivors across Georgia.
Here's what Georgia's survivors shared:
622,000+
cancer survivors currently living in Georgia
88%
of survivors fear cancer recurrence
Only 26%
of survivors' mental health needs are being met
78%
Georgia cancer survivors report ongoing financial distress
The hardest part isn't always over, and that's okay.
When primary treatment ends, the cancer journey does not. Survivors face each day with real questions. Georgia CORE is your bridge between active treatment and long-term survivorship resources across Georgia.
Resources for every stage of survivorship
View all Survivorship ResourcesConfronting spiritual and faith issues after treatment
Cancer can raise deep questions about faith, meaning, and purpose. Here's how to explore what spirituality means for you now.
Read PDFHandling practical matters after cancer treatment
From finances and insurance to returning to work, practical challenges don't stop at discharge. Find tools to help you navigate what's next.
Read PDFDealing with emotional issues after cancer treatment
Fear of recurrence, grief, anxiety — the emotional side of survivorship is just as real as the physical. Here's how to move forward.
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Real stories from patients, survivors, and advocates across Georgia.
"Cancer disparity researchers study these gaps and how to close them....But the AACR report found that federal policy changes have affected about 93% of surveyed researchers in this field." Sad truth. Perfect opportunity. Donate to cancer research being conducted right here in Georgia by supporting Georgia CORE.
Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work
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We're thrilled to share the latest issue of Atlanta Medicine featuring many of our Board members, including Chair Dr. Roland Matthews of Grady Health System, pictured on the cover. We're grateful to MAA for allowing us to assist in selecting a handful of oncologists to author articles on cancer screenings, clinical trials, genetic testing and more. Check it out and please share!
Did you hear? We're putting weird looking stools all over bars and coffee shops to get Georgians talking about WEIRD LOOKING STOOLS. WHY? COLON CANCER. It's growing at an alarming rate in younger people. It kills more Georgians than almost any other cancer. By 2030, it will be the #1 cancer killer of people under 50.