Rethinking what it means to survive cancer

Australia is a world leader in cancer survival, with more than 1.6 million people now living with and beyond cancer.But survival alone doesn't tell the whole story. Even when treatment is successful, many people are left managing long-term physical, psychological and social impacts of their illness.So as more people survive cancer, how do we ensure they — and their carers — feel supported not just during the early stages of care, but for the long run?