Lovingly and lucidly written by a cancer survivor, this CareNote suggests ways to help acknowledge and work through the complicated emotions that surround a clean bill of health after a diagnosis of cancer. Helpful sections include: Accept your emotions; Acknowledge the toll; Get the facts; Get involved; Celebrate! The author quotes one survivor who sums it up well, “I felt like I’ve been given a new lease on life, and at the same time, I’m also aware that it could be taken away very quickly.” Although the disease itself may be gone, its effects can last.

Read an excerpt of this CareNote on our blog.