Every cancer survivor should have a survivor plan, an individualized plan to return to his or her best possible health.

Survivor plans list diagnosis, previous and current treatment, risk factors of diagnosis and side effects of treatments, and a follow up screening schedule.

A cancer survivor (anyone who has or has ever had cancer) may be at a higher risk than the general population for cardiac problems, lymphedema, blood clots, osteoporosis, nerve problems, immobility and imbalance problems, as well as other health concerns.

A person who has had cancer may have great difficulty overcoming barriers to fitness and strength training.

However, physical activity, such are aerobic exercise, flexibility, and strength training, have the same benefits for cancer survivors as they do for the general population: denser bones, improved mood and sleep, more energy- many benefits- including reduced risk of cancer and death from cancer.