Cancer survivor: Any individual that has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of discovery and for the balance of life.
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

The University of Minnesota is a nationally recognized leader in cancer survivorship research. In addition to core expertise in study design and data analysis, many member of the Cancer Survivorship Research Group have clinical practice experience representing several medical subspecialties, neuropsychology, exercise physiology, physical therapy, and nutrition. The Cancer Survivorship Research Group investigators are all members of the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

Some of the members of the Cancer Survivorship Research Group also provide patient care through the Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic at the University of Minnesota Physicians Masonic Cancer Clinic, which provides life-long health care to survivors of childhood and young adult cancers.

News

Childhood cancer survivors at increased risk of developing serious heart problems early in life

U of M study finds children with leukemia are living longer, productive lives

Cancer Center is a national leader in childhood cancer survivor research

Childhood cancer survivors treated with radiation face increased risk of brain and central nervous system tumors later in life

Adult survivors of childhood cancer face health issues

Cancer Center members participate in PBS program A Lion in the House

American Cancer Society Awards $685,000 to Cancer Center Researcher Kirsten Ness

Research

Currently funded areas of research include cardiovascular outcomes, functional outcomes and quality of life, outcomes following hematopoietic cell transplantation, and survivor education and intervention.

Metabolic Syndrome in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Metabolic Syndrome Following Transplant for Leukemia

Childhood Cancer Survivor Study

 

Professional Education

A monthly Cancer Survivorship seminar offers an opportunity to present research findings to the University community. Cancer survivorship is often discussed at the weekly Cancer Center Seminar Series and the monthly Epidemiology Interest Group Seminar.