Wellness and Healthy Habits

Learn more about wellness and healthy habits

Healthy habits are important for people who have survived serious childhood diseases. A focus on wellness and healthy habits is good for overall quality of life and could prevent or lessen the impact of chronic illnesses later in life. Explore evidence-based strategies for maintaining physical health, managing long-term effects, and nurturing emotional well-being.

Resources for teens and young adults

8 Ways to Take Care of Yourself
Take control of your health! These 8 steps will empower you, help you feel better, and protect your body from disease.
Coping with Serious Illness
Facing a serious medical condition as a teen or young adult can be overwhelming. Learn ways to cope.
Dental Health
Your dental health becomes your responsibility when you become an adult. Learn how to take care of your oral and dental health.
Get Your Sleep for Good Health:
Sleep problems are a frequently reported symptom in teen and young adult cancer patients and survivors. Learn why sleep is important and how to sleep better.
Healthy Eating
Eating healthy is especially important if you are a cancer patient or survivor. Learn how start on the path to a healthy life.
Personal Health Checklist for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
A personal health checklist can help childhood cancer survivors transition from pediatric to adult health care. Learn how to advocate for your own health.
Physical Activity for Teens and 20s
Physical activity can help cancer patients and survivors prevent disease and improve bone and muscle strength, heart and lung health, and brain function.
Sexual Health During Cancer Treatment
Sex is usually safe during and after cancer treatment, but there are precautions that may be needed. Learn more about sexual health during cancer.
Vaping & Cancer
Vaping or Juuling is a bad idea for cancer patients and survivors. Learn about the health risks of vaping and ways to stop.