June
 According to the National Cancer Institute, there
are 10.1 million cancer survivors. This represents approximately 3.4 %
of the population. A cancer survivor is defined as anyone who has been
diagnosed with cancer—from initial diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
Cancer survivors may have physical, emotional, and financial concerns even
after treatment has ended. We have provided information and resources
to help cancer survivors resolve some of these issues.
National Cancer Survivors Day serves as an important celebration of life -
for the newly diagnosed patient as well as the long term survivor.
General Resources
Organizations and Websites
Booklets
Support Groups
Books
Check availability in our Cancer Learning Center or view ordering information from Amazon.com.
After Cancer: A Guide to Your New Life. Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. 1995.
Cancer Survivor's Nutrition and Health Guide: Eating Well and Getting Better During and After Cancer Treatment. Spiller, Gene.; Bruce, Bonnie. 1997.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer: A Survivor's Guide for When Treatment Ends and the Rest of Your Life Begins. Weiss, Marisa C.; Weiss, Ellen. 1997.
Triumph: Getting Back to Normal When You Have Cancer. Morra, Marion; Potts, Eve. 1990.
Triumphs of the Human Spirit: Real Cancer Survivors, Real Battles, Real Victories. Summers, Barry W. 2001.
Here and Now: Inspiring Stories of Cancer Survivors. Dorfman, Elena; Adams, Heidi Schultz. 2002.
Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Your Future. Keene, Nancy; Hobby, Wendy, et. al. 2001.
Survivors at the Summit
This signature event of the Cancer Wellness House invites those who have been touched by cancer to Snowbird, Utah. Participants hike the 3.5-mile Hidden Peak trail or take a tram ride to the summit, where a Celebration of Life ceremony takes place.
Visit the Cancer Wellness House website at cancer-wellness.org for event information and hike training schedule. You may also purchase a flag in honor of someone diagnosed with cancer.
For additional information, please visit the Huntsman Cancer Learning Center or
call the Huntsman Cancer Information Service at (801) 581-6365 or toll-free (888) 424-2100.
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