The Long-Term Follow-Up (LTFU) Study has resulted in more than 300 publications in scientific journals since it was launched in 1994. Some of these articles are summarized here.
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Physical Activity Helps Alleviate Side Effects from Cancer Treatment
Cancer Today featured a strong review of the growing evidence that exercise can help ease fatigue, improve strength and physical function, and support mental health and quality of life during cancer treatment. For survivors who feel overwhelmed by fatigue or deconditioning, it is encouraging to see that even small amounts of movement can help.
Incidence rates of skin cancer
How to Keep Yourself Safe Without a Spleen
You might not think of your spleen that much, but it’s been looking out for you. If you don’t have one, there are some things to know to keep yourself safe from infections.
American Cancer Society (ACS) Cancer Statistics Report 2026
American Cancer Society released their annual report on cancer facts and trends. The report reveals a milestone 70% 5-year survival rate for all cancers combined for those diagnosed between 2015-2021 in the United States, due to cancer research and treatment advancements. The report acknowledges that with increasing survival rates, there must be more emphasis on survivorship challenges.
Managing Cancer Fatigue: Tips for Boosting Energy
In a recent article from the Lymphoma Research Foundation, experts address one of the most common and persistent challenges survivors face: cancer-related fatigue. Unlike everyday tiredness, cancer fatigue can linger long after treatment ends and is not always relieved by rest. The article offers practical, evidence-based strategies to help boost energy, including gentle and regular movement, prioritizing sleep quality, managing stress, pacing daily activities, and addressing medical contributors such as anemia, thyroid issues, or depression.
Self Advocacy: The Fragmented Field Guide
Stanford onco-primary care physician and author Dr. Ilana Yurkiewicz turns her national keynote into a practical playbook for anyone navigating a complex medical journey. She pulls back the curtain on how fragmented our health care system really is and offers three actionable strategies to take control of your care.
Acupuncture May Aid Cognition in Breast Cancer Survivors
New research presented at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium suggests that acupuncture may help ease “brain fog” and thinking difficulties many survivors struggle with after cancer treatment.
Who has the worst cancer?
In a recent Cancer Culture article, radiation oncologist Dr. Stacy Wentworth challenges the idea of ranking cancers as “good” or “bad.” She argues that while diagnoses and treatments differ, survivorship challenges are often shared, and far too many people are left without guidance once treatment ends. The real issue is not which cancer is worse, but how many survivors are navigating life after cancer without the information, monitoring, and support they need. This is exactly why Hodgkin’s International exists: to make sure no one is left to figure out life after cancer alone.
Bringing Awareness to Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Treatment Late Effects with Erin Cummings
Melissa Grosboll of The Many Faces of Cancer Podcast interviews Erin Cummings, co-founder and executive director of Hodgkin’s International.