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Clinical update: survivorship care--models and programs.

Mary S McCabe¹, Linda A Jacobs

¹Cancer Survivorship Program, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10065, USA. mccabem@mskcc.org

Seminars in Oncology Nursing

|August 1, 2012

Summary

Cancer survivorship care is evolving, encompassing recurrence surveillance, managing treatment side effects, and promoting long-term health. Oncology nurses are key to leading these comprehensive services for adult cancer survivors.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Cancer Survivorship Care
Healthcare Models

Background:

Cancer survivorship has emerged as a distinct phase of care.
Models of care for adult cancer survivors require updates.
Program development for survivorship services faces challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a clinical update on models of care for adult cancer survivors.
To identify challenges in developing cancer survivorship programs.
To highlight the evolving role of oncology nurses in survivorship.

Main Methods:

Literature review was conducted.
Analysis of current models of care.
Identification of implementation challenges.

Main Results:

Survivorship care now includes recurrence surveillance, managing treatment sequelae, and health promotion.
Written treatment summaries and care plans are essential components.
Significant challenges persist in implementing comprehensive services and evaluating care models.

Conclusions:

Cancer survivorship is a recognized and integral phase of cancer care.
Oncology nurses are pivotal in leading and advancing survivorship care.
The role of oncology nurses in survivorship is gaining national and international recognition.