Cancer survivorship is not the end of a story; it is a fresh beginning. The Asher Series Survivorship and Beyond with Dr. Arash Asher welcomes patients, caregivers, and clinicians into a space of healing, learning, and connection. The series blends practical tips, the latest research, and honest stories to help manage fatigue, cognitive changes, and rebuild identity, purpose, and resilience. Whether you are reclaiming agency, caring for a loved one, or refining clinical practice, this series gives useful tools and a hopeful perspective. Survivorship is not just about living longer; it is about living better.
Dr. Arash Asher is Director of Cancer Survivorship and Rehabilitation at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars-Sinai. He is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Trained at UCLA for residency and at MD Anderson for a fellowship in Cancer Rehabilitation, Dr. Asher designs and leads programs that restore function, ease symptoms, and improve quality of life for cancer survivors. His clinical focus includes non-pharmacologic management of pain, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and neuropathy, and tailored exercise and rehabilitation plans to rebuild strength and independence. He is the creator of programs that blend evidence-based care with compassionate support, helping survivors move from surviving to thriving.