Cancer Survivorship

A cancer diagnosis is life changing. Survivors have guided us in developing programs to help cope with side effects of treatment. Some of those programs include:

• Nutritional services
• Spiritual care
• Financial counseling
• Social and psychological support
• Wigs, hats and scarves for hair loss
• Beauty and self-care programs
• Survivorship-related news, features and resources
• Palliative care (specialized care for life-limiting diseases)

Following treatment, you’ll receive another survivorship plan designed to help smooth your transition from cancer care to back to everyday life.

Incorporate evidence-based therapies in your treatment to alleviate stress and other difficult symptoms. Integrative medicine can include acupuncture, yoga, massage, journaling and more. Ask your cancer provider about the integrative resources and strategies available to you.

Learn more about integrative medicine.

The Integrative Essentials course teaches you to relax, imagine your own healing and thrive during treatment. We offer classes tailored to chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation treatment and surgery to give you the information most relevant to your treatment plan.

Take the online course.

Some cancer and cancer therapies can affect your ability to grow your family. Oncofertility – a combination of cancer and fertility medicine – helps you preserve fertility before cancer treatment.

Learn more about oncofertility.

Listen now: Fertility navigation program designed for cancer patients.

Some cancers and cancer treatments can increase your chances of developing lymphedema, a build-up of lymph fluid that can cause swelling. Our team of physical therapists can help treat lymphedema through compression, massage, exercise and skin care.

Looking your best is part of feeling your best. Our boutiques are designed to empower you, especially if you’re navigating hair loss or appearance changes caused by cancer treatments or surgeries.

Art can be a powerful way to relieve stress and distract you from fear. It’s also a great way to express yourself as you process the emotions that come with navigating a cancer diagnosis. Ask your care team if healing arts is available in your area.

At Camp Voyage, your family can enjoy time away to make new memories. This weekend-long camp for parents with a cancer diagnosis and their families is designed to teach communication and coping skills that help families move forward positively after a cancer diagnosis.

FOURward: We provide a place for those diagnosed with stage IV cancer to connect with others going through similar journeys. This is a space where you can openly discuss your thoughts and feelings, as well as the challenges you’re facing. Call to learn more.

Caregiver support group: Caring for a loved one living with cancer takes time, energy, love and sacrifice. To be a better caregiver, make sure you’re also taking care of your needs and join a caregiver support group. We provide a space for you to talk through challenges, disappointments, fears and the joys of caregiving.

Call to learn more about our support groups:

• Bismarck: (701) 323-2288
• Fargo: (701) 234-7463
• Sioux Falls: (605) 328-6064
• If you or your loved one are seeking care in Bemidji, contact the Sioux Falls or Fargo group to learn more.

Someone else who’s been through cancer can help you like no one else. This mentorship program connects individuals who have completed cancer treatment with those currently navigating their diagnosis to offer guidance and emotional support.

Enroll in My Cancer Survivor Mentor now.

Beyond Your Diagnosis provides information about upcoming events, survivor and staff spotlights, and educational content about navigating cancer.

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You’ll have opportunities throughout the year to learn about the latest in cancer treatment and symptom management from the experts. These events also give you the opportunity to connect with others affected by cancer.

Find an event near you.