Breast Cancer Survivorship Care

The Breast Cancer Survivorship Program at Johns Hopkins is a multidisciplinary team of internists, oncologists, nurses, survivors, scientists, social workers, administrators and researchers all working together to improve long-term breast cancer survivorship care for patients and medical providers. This program is partly funded through a grant from the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

"An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of cancer diagnosis through the balance of his or her life. Family members, friends, and caregivers are also impacted by the survivorship experience."

- The National Cancer Institute's Office of Cancer Survivorship

You’re done with your initial treatment - now what?

Being told you have breast cancer can be a life-altering experience. Though your initial treatment of surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy may be over, the effects of having been diagnosed and treated for cancer may continue for some time.

After treatment, you will look and feel different. On an emotional level, you may have lost part of your self-image as a healthy person. On a physical level, you may have lost part or all of one breast - or even both breasts. You may have undergone lymph node surgery. You may have had chemotherapy, radiation or both. Each phase of treatment and the way you cope is unique.

It is common to have concerns about your health and how to move forward after treatment ends. Defining wellness for each patient can be different. It is rare to feel the same as before diagnosis but all patients can look forward to being healthy again.

Seminar Videos

Watch our online seminar video series  for more information about survivorship care:

• You've Finished Treatment - Now What?
• The Role of Integrative Medicine with Cancer Treatment
• What's Food Got to do With It? Eating Well Before, During, and After Treatment

Learn more

• What is a survivorship care plan?
• Guidelines for breast cancer follow-up care
• Ten ways to reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence

Upcoming Events

Free Webinar: Living Fully with Advanced Cancer

Tuesday, June 18
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST

Join Johns Hopkins Director of Palliative Medicine Thomas Smith, M.D. for a webinar discuss how patients (and families) can live well alongside a diagnosis of advanced cancer.  Presentation topics will include expectations moving forward, tips for staying healthy, when and how to balance the risks and benefits of chemotherapy with alternatives, advanced medical directives, and exploring clinical trials.  Learn more about the role of the medical team and how family and friends can be supportive during this time.  Dr. Smith will also discuss when hospice care should be considered and how to leave a lasting legacy.

US Residents Register Here
International Residents Register Here

If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact Elissa Bantug at ebantug1@jhmi.edu or call 410-502-3472. 

Print our informational flyer about Living Fully with Advanced Cancer

Learn more about our recent news and upcoming events at the Johns Hopkins Breast Center.

Contact Us

For questions and comments about our Breast Cancer Survivorship Program, please contact Elissa Bantug, MHS at ebantug1@jhmi.edu.