The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship has defined a cancer survivor as a person who has
a. Been cancer free for 5 years after diagnosis.
b. Been cancer free for 3 years after diagnosis.
c. Had cancer until he or she dies.
d. Had cancer but is declared cancer free.
C
The definition of a cancer survivor is the following: "An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis through the balance of his or her life." Being cancer free for any length of time does not relate to the definition of a cancer survivor put forth by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.
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a. E-mail. b. Telecommunications. c. A database. d. Technology.