Millions of Americans alive today have a history of cancer. For them,
cancer has become a chronic (on-going) health problem, like high blood
pressure or diabetes.
Just like everyone, people who have cancer
must get regular checkups for the rest of their lives, even after
treatment ends. But unlike other chronic health problems, if you have
cancer you probably will not need to take medicine or eat special foods
once you have finished treatment.
If you have cancer, you may
notice every ache, pain, or sign of illness. Even little aches may make
you worry. You may even think about dying. While it's normal to think
these thoughts, it's also important to focus on living. Although some
people do die of it, many with the disease are treated
successfully. Others will live a long time before dying from it. So, try
to make the most of each day while living with cancer and its treatment.
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