Survivorship Center

Survivorship Center: Videos for Survivors

The following are videos of selected meetings, lectures, and discussions designed to assist in adjustment to life after cancer treatment.

Each program is tailored to a specific aspect of living well after cancer. These programs are sponsored by our Resources for Life After Cancer program and CancerSmart lecture series.

Many of the videos below can be viewed in iTunes.

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Qigong for Cancer Survivors

Integrative medicine specialist Yang Yang describes the benefits of qigong for cancer survivors, and demonstrates exercises and meditation.

Runtime: 33:00 minutes Published: 04/19/2013 - 4:21 PM
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Neuropathy Care for Cancer Survivors

Memorial Sloan-Kettering experts describe peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy and offer tips for managing symptoms.

Runtime: 45:00 minutes Published: 01/17/2013 - 1:37 PM
Exercise for Cancer Survivors

Fitness expert Donna Wilson of Memorial Sloan-Kettering explains the benefits of physical activity and demonstrates exercises for cancer survivors.

Runtime: 28:00 minutes Published: 01/16/2013 - 4:10 PM
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Skin, Hair, and Nail Care for Cancer Survivors

Memorial Sloan-Kettering dermatologist Mario Lacouture discusses common skin, hair, and nail conditions affecting cancer survivors.

Runtime: 67:00 minutes Published: 08/28/2012 - 11:31 AM
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Improving Sleep After Cancer Treatment

Sleep specialist Amy Lowery of Memorial Sloan-Kettering discusses the importance of sleep and how to prevent and treat sleep problems.

Runtime: 31:00 minutes Published: 07/25/2012 - 2:25 PM
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Managing Anxiety about Medical Scans and Procedures

Memorial Sloan-Kettering experts — radiologist and cancer survivor Laura Liberman, psychiatrist Matthew Doolittle, and psychologist Katherine DuHamel — discuss apprehension about scans and procedures, and offer tips to identify and manage “scanxiety.”

Runtime: 58:00 minutes Published: 07/10/2012 - 1:27 PM
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HPV and Head and Neck Cancer: What’s the Connection?

Medical oncologist David Pfister of Memorial Sloan-Kettering explains the link between the human papillomavirus and head and neck cancer.

Runtime: 54:00 minutes Published: 04/18/2012 - 10:57 AM
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Finding Meaning In and After the Cancer Experience: A Discussion for Survivors

Clinical psychologist Wendy Lichtenthal of Memorial Sloan-Kettering discusses opportunities for personal growth after cancer treatment.

Runtime: 28:00 minutes Published: 11/10/2011 - 2:03 PM
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Breast Cancer Survivorship: Physical and Emotional Changes After Treatment

Nurse practitioner Megan Dunne discusses what you need to know as you prepare for life after treatment.

Published: 10/26/2011 - 2:15 PM
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Building a Family After Cancer Treatment

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center fertility specialist Joanne Frankel Kelvin discusses the impact that cancer treatment can have on a woman’s fertility, and how patients can plan a family after treatment.

Published: 04/22/2011 - 12:00 AM
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Recognizing and Treating the Long-Term Effects of Transplantation

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center post-transplant specialist Christine Iovino, RN discusses the potential long-term side effects of bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, and treatments for these complications.

Published: 01/12/2011 - 7:00 PM
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Coping and Survivorship after Cancer Treatment

MSKCC expert Jimmie Holland talks about the emotional impact of completing cancer treatment.

Published: 11/16/2010 - 12:00 AM
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Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome: A Long-Term Complication of Radiation Therapy
Published: 10/27/2010 - 12:00 AM
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Fertility Options for Men Before and After Cancer Treatment

Urologist John Mulhull, director of the Male Sexual and Reproductive Medicine Program at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, discusses fertility-preserving options for men of childbearing age who have cancer.

Published: 10/12/2010 - 12:00 AM
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Female Sexual and Vaginal Health after Cancer Treatment

Cancer-related menopause can cause physical and emotional changes, says psychologist Jeanne Carter.

Published: 09/02/2010 - 12:00 AM
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Day to Day Coping with Lymphedema

Jeannette Zucker, a physical therapist and lymphedema specialist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, discusses how cancer treatment can lead to lymphedema and ways to reduce the risk and better manage lymphedema following cancer treatment.

Published: 06/21/2010 - 12:00 AM
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Diet, Exercise, and Therapies for Managing Fatigue After Cancer Treatment

A panel of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center experts will discuss approaches to managing fatigue following cancer treatment.

Published: 05/25/2010 - 6:00 PM
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A Discussion About Post-Treatment Changes in Thinking and Memory

Learn how cancer treatments can impact the body and mind.

Published: 05/20/2010 - 12:00 AM
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Mother-Daughter Conversations about Breast Cancer

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center’s Post-Treatment Resource Center hosts a panel discussion about issues that concern adolescents and young women who are dealing with a mother’s diagnosis of breast cancer.

Published: 04/27/2010 - 8:00 PM
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The Importance of Exercise in Cancer Survivorship

Cancer fatigue syndrome is a condition that many cancer survivors experience as a result of their treatment. Tiffany Kendig, Jean Kotkiewicz, Annelise Savodnik, and Sebi Varghese, physical therapists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, explain symptoms of cancer fatigue syndrome, how exercise can have positive effects on your health during cancer survivorship, and offer recommendations about how to exercise safely and stick with a routine.

Published: 04/12/2010 - 12:00 AM
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Why Don't They Hear Me? Communicating with Friends and Family After Treatment Ends
Published: 03/25/2010 - 12:00 AM
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Talking With Your Medical Team in Survivorship
Published: 01/26/2010 - 12:00 AM
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A Journey Through Cancer: A Doctor's Perspective

Breast imaging specialist Laura Liberman shares her personal strategies for coping with cancer treatment.

Published: 01/13/2010 - 12:00 AM
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Understanding Herbs and Botanicals in Survivorship

Expert Kathleen Wesa explains how complementary therapies can be used to ease cancer symptoms and side effects.

Published: 11/19/2009 - 12:00 AM
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Sexual Problems in the Male Cancer Patient

Erectile dysfunction is a major consequence of treatments for prostate, bladder, and other cancers. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center sexual health specialist John Mulhall, MD discusses erectile dysfunction, penile rehabilitation, and the use of PDE5 inhibitors, penile injections, and penile implants to protect and maximize erectile function.

Published: 05/19/2009 - 12:00 AM
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Coping with Fatigue After Cancer Treatment

Psychiatrist William Breitbart describes symptoms of cancer-related fatigue, and how to combat it.

Published: 04/28/2009 - 12:00 AM
Urinary Incontinence

Urologic surgeon Jaspreet Sandhu describes advances in the management of incontinence after pelvic surgery.

Runtime: 50:00 minutes Published: 10/14/2008 - 12:00 AM
What You Need to Know About the Side Effects of Lung Cancer Treatment

Nurse practitioner Amy Logue discusses common concerns about the side effects of treatment for lung cancer.

Runtime: 41:00 minutes Published: 11/14/2007 - 12:00 AM
The Cancer Is Over, Now What?

Cancer survival specialist Kevin Oeffinger talks about what adult survivors should look for as they move beyond their cancer experience.

Runtime: 41:00 minutes Published: 09/11/2007 - 12:00 AM