Defining concepts in cancer survivorship.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 40810248.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/cncr.70039 and PMC identifier 12351516.
- Licence recorded as CC BY.
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Abstract
The National Cancer Institute’s Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) leads efforts to define and address the complex and evolving needs of cancer survivors, caregivers, and families through research, care, collaboration, and advocacy. This article provides updated definitions for key terms—cancer survivor, survivorship, survivorship care, and survivorship research—to guide practice, policy, and research in improving outcomes across the cancer care continuum.