Cancer Survivorship
Who is a Cancer Survivor?
The word “survivor” means different things to different people. The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship defines a cancer survivor as someone who lives with, through and beyond cancer. Other definitions focus on the time from diagnosis through the rest of one’s life. Whether you use the word “survivor,” or prefer a word like “warrior,” the idea is the same. Being a survivor means taking an active, positive role in your own care.