Updated September 6, 2026. This page replaces older, context-limited survival figures and an undated grant total with current educational resources.
June is National Cancer Survivor Month. It is a time to recognize people living with and beyond cancer, acknowledge the challenges they face, and support the research that helps improve their lives.
What does cancer survivorship mean?
The National Cancer Institute’s survivorship resources describe survivorship as beginning at diagnosis and continuing throughout life. This includes people receiving treatment, people living with ongoing cancer, and people who have completed treatment. Each person’s experience is different, and people may choose different words to describe themselves.
Support after cancer treatment
Finishing treatment can bring relief as well as new questions about health, emotions, work, and family life. NCI’s resources cover life after treatment, late effects, and support for families and childhood cancer survivors.
A follow-up care plan can help survivors and their health care teams coordinate ongoing care. Useful topics to discuss include:
- Who will coordinate follow-up appointments and routine health care.
- Which symptoms or treatment effects should be reported.
- What treatment records to keep and share with other clinicians.
- Where to find emotional, practical, and family support.
How NCC supports cancer research
National Cancer Center funds research fellowships for scientists investigating cancer. Our programs include the Children’s Cancer Project, Breast Cancer Project, Aggressive Cancer Research Project, and Fighting Childhood Leukemia.
Meet the researchers and explore their work on our awarded grants page. You can also donate to support cancer research or share these resources with someone who may find them useful.
