Supporting Cancer Patients and Their Families in the Communities Where They Live,
Work and Receive Treatment.
Making Fall Plans
Fall is always a busy time of year and one of the most exciting. We have some great activities with a thoughtful mix of meaningful and fun. Support groups continue to offer comfort and insights. Local Celebrate Life 5Ks are in full swing. You don’t have to be a runner to participate. Grab a buddy and stroll if that’s more your speed.
The Foundation’s biggest event of the year is this Fall, and you don’t want to miss it. Survive & Thrive Conference 2025 is November 14-16. READY. SET. GO! Check it out.
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Survive & Thrive Conference 2025
November 14-16
Celebrate Life5K – Webster
September 20
Celebrate Life 5K – Waco
September 27
Celebrate Life5K – Denton
October 18
Uncork to Support – San Antonio
November 7
*For caregivers only
First and Third Thursdays
10:00 am-11:00 am CT
September 18 Register
October 2 Register
September 17 Register
October 1 Register
HYBRID CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Open to anyone who is impacted by cancer, including cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and health professionals in a safe space to explore the cancer realm.
First Working Mondays
6:00 pm-7:00 pm CT
Online or in person at Texas Oncology–Paris, 3550 NE Loop 286, Paris, TX
October 6 Register
The stages of survivorship series continues in this issue. You can catch up with Part I: What Survivorship Means and Part II: Survivors in Treatment
Finishing cancer treatment is a huge milestone – and one worth celebrating. Yet, this stage of survivorship can also feel more complicated than expected. After months of focusing on appointments and side effects, the sudden shift to “what now?” can be both freeing and unsettling.
Your mind and body are still healing, and nagging side effects like fatigue, neuropathy (numbness or tingling), memory changes, or joint pain may still linger. It’s normal to feel a mix of relief, gratitude, and even anxiety about the future. Many will encourage you to “find a new normal,” which can seem like another daunting task after all you’ve endured.
A survivorship care plan can be especially helpful at this stage. It outlines follow-up appointments, recommended screenings, and strategies to manage lingering side effects. It also connects you with resources for emotional health, physical rehabilitation, and peer support. These supports can lessen feelings of isolation, offer tools for managing symptoms, and provide guidance on healthy lifestyle choices like nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Just as importantly, a survivorship care plan serves as a communication bridge between you and your healthcare team. Having everything written down – what to watch for, when to check in, and who to contact with questions – can bring peace of mind and ease the uncertainty that often comes once treatment ends.
This is also a time to rediscover what brings you meaning and joy, knowing it may look different than before your cancer diagnosis. That might mean spending more time with loved ones, exploring new hobbies, or sharing your story with others. You’re beginning a new chapter in life, one that takes bravery and grace as you shape life after treatment. Lean into what feels right for you, surround yourself with people who bring you peace, and allow space for hope as you move forward.
