Survivorship services
Life after cancer can bring relief—and new questions. Intermountain Health’s survivorship services provide holistic care that supports your physical, emotional, and social well‑being as you move forward.
Care and support for cancer survivors
Navigating cancer survivorship can be complex. Our survivorship clinic approach is designed to help you feel confident about next steps, manage long‑term effects of cancer treatment, and build routines that support your overall health.
What we help with
Survivorship support is different for everyone. Depending on your needs, we can help connect you to:
- Cancer follow up care and monitoring after treatment
- A survivorship care plan to guide screenings and future care
- Support for long term effects of cancer treatment
- Cancer rehabilitation to rebuild strength and function
- Cancer fatigue management strategies and education
- Survivorship counseling and mental health after cancer resources
- Cancer nutrition support and healthy eating guidance
- Survivorship exercise programs and safe activity options
- Return to work after cancer resources and practical planning
Take a free class or join a support group
Want to learn more about healthy eating, start a meditation practice with other survivors, or learn how to support a loved one with cancer? Many options are available online or in person.
Resources for patients and families
Find trusted resources to support you and your loved ones through life after cancer—from wellness programs and counseling to practical tools for daily living.
Cancer rehabilitation provides support before, during, and after treatment—helping you stay strong and prevent problems early, while also treating side effects that may already be affecting daily life. We offer:
- Physical therapy to build and maintain strength and balance
- Occupational therapy to keep daily tasks safe and manageable
- Speech therapy for swallowing and cognitive changes
- Pelvic health therapy
- Specialized lymphedema care
- Healthy Eating with Cancer: How basic nutrition guidelines, dietary recommendations, and current research translates into day-to-day meals
- Healthy Eating with Cancer: Food safety during cancer treatment
- Cancer and Common Nutrition Myths: Common cancer nutrition myths and identifying accurate nutrition information
- Functional Foods and Nutrition Supplements for Cancer patients: How functional foods and nutrition supplements can benefit cancer patients
- Nourish to Flourish: How diet impacts breast cancer risk and recovery
- Tips and Tricks to Meal Planning for Cancer Patients
The purpose of supportive care is to help patients along their cancer journey ensuring quality of life and help you in decision making related to your care. The multidisciplinary team includes supportive care providers, medical oncologist, social workers, and nursing wellness experts that work with you and your loved ones to ensure your quality of life needs are met.
Our supportive care service provides help with:
- Pain (nerve, muscle, and bone)
- Symptom management associated with cancer treatments helping to minimize hospital and ER visits
- Management of psychosocial symptoms related to your cancer treatment
Please talk with your oncology provider for more information about supportive care.
Cancer survivor stories
Cancer survivor stories can offer perspective, encouragement, and hope. Explore stories from people across the Intermountain region, or share your own experience to help others.
AML Leukemia: Sister's lifesaving match leads to remission
Discover the inspiring journey of Rebekah Louder, a single mother of four, who defied a devastating leukemia diagnosis with unwavering hope, faith, and the support of her family
Multiple Myeloma: Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up!
Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in January 2021, Stan undergoes extensive treatment and finds strength through optimism and support from loved ones. Despite the ongoing battle, he embraces life with gratitude and humor.
Glioblastoma: Getting through the nasty stuff
Discover the inspiring journey of Alan Briggs, a glioblastoma patient in Ogden, Utah, who faces terminal brain cancer with resilience, positivity, and the healing power of fitness.
Breast Cancer: It’s a marathon, not a sprint
During her annual mammogram, Marianne was devastated to learn she had a malignant tumor. However, she successfully completed her treatment and emerged with a renewed zest for life, celebrating her journey with profound gratitude and joy.
Multiple Myeloma: A Journey of Resilience and Hope
After a multiple myeloma diagnosis, Lee’s life changed. With loved ones' support and Intermountain's expert care, he faced tough treatments, finding gratitude, resilience, and hope.
Adenocarcinoma of the Lung: Finding an advocate and friend
Discover Karen Brown’s inspiring journey with stage 4 adenocarcinoma of the lung and the life-changing support she received from her nurse navigator, Sheila Gwinn.
Share your story
Have you experienced a cancer journey with Intermountain Health that could inspire others? We would love to hear your story. By sharing your experience, you can offer hope and encouragement to fellow cancer patients and their loved ones. If you're interested, complete the attached form and our team will reach out to guide you through the process of sharing your story.
Common questions about cancer survivorship
Learn about survivorship care plans, follow-up care, and wellness support for life after cancer.