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The American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute have launched an online tool for cancer patients and survivors.

The tool, Springboard Beyond Cancer, was designed to help these individuals address medical, psychosocial, and wellness needs during and after treatment.

Springboard Beyond Cancer provides information to help cancer patients and survivors manage ongoing cancer-related symptoms, deal with stress, ensure healthy behavior, communicate better with healthcare teams, and seek support from friends and family.

“With Springboard Beyond Cancer, we want to empower cancer survivors by giving them the information they need to help identify issues, set goals, and create a plan to more smoothly navigate the cancer journey and take control of their health,” said Corinne Leach, PhD, a behavioral scientist and strategic director in the Behavioral Research Center at the American Cancer Society.

“We hope that Springboard Beyond Cancer, along with the close collaboration of their medical team, can help cancer survivors reduce their disease burden and improve their overall wellbeing,” added Erik Augustson, PhD, program director at the National Cancer Institute.

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Cancer patient

receiving treatment

Photo by Rhoda Baer

The American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute have launched an online tool for cancer patients and survivors.

The tool, Springboard Beyond Cancer, was designed to help these individuals address medical, psychosocial, and wellness needs during and after treatment.

Springboard Beyond Cancer provides information to help cancer patients and survivors manage ongoing cancer-related symptoms, deal with stress, ensure healthy behavior, communicate better with healthcare teams, and seek support from friends and family.

“With Springboard Beyond Cancer, we want to empower cancer survivors by giving them the information they need to help identify issues, set goals, and create a plan to more smoothly navigate the cancer journey and take control of their health,” said Corinne Leach, PhD, a behavioral scientist and strategic director in the Behavioral Research Center at the American Cancer Society.

“We hope that Springboard Beyond Cancer, along with the close collaboration of their medical team, can help cancer survivors reduce their disease burden and improve their overall wellbeing,” added Erik Augustson, PhD, program director at the National Cancer Institute.

Cancer patient

receiving treatment

Photo by Rhoda Baer

The American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute have launched an online tool for cancer patients and survivors.

The tool, Springboard Beyond Cancer, was designed to help these individuals address medical, psychosocial, and wellness needs during and after treatment.

Springboard Beyond Cancer provides information to help cancer patients and survivors manage ongoing cancer-related symptoms, deal with stress, ensure healthy behavior, communicate better with healthcare teams, and seek support from friends and family.

“With Springboard Beyond Cancer, we want to empower cancer survivors by giving them the information they need to help identify issues, set goals, and create a plan to more smoothly navigate the cancer journey and take control of their health,” said Corinne Leach, PhD, a behavioral scientist and strategic director in the Behavioral Research Center at the American Cancer Society.

“We hope that Springboard Beyond Cancer, along with the close collaboration of their medical team, can help cancer survivors reduce their disease burden and improve their overall wellbeing,” added Erik Augustson, PhD, program director at the National Cancer Institute.

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