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  • An aging population and the growing number of cancer survivors necessitate specialized survivorship care programs.
  • Key organizations advocate for focused survivorship care, including the Institute of Medicine and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a framework for developing and implementing institution-specific cancer survivorship programs.
  • To address the growing need for comprehensive care for cancer survivors.
  • To align with emerging standards for survivorship care.

Main Methods:

  • This article outlines the essential steps for creating and launching a survivorship program.
  • It details the process of establishing an institutional survivorship program.
  • Guidance is provided for healthcare providers on program development.

Main Results:

  • The article details the necessary steps for establishing a survivorship program.
  • It offers a practical guide for institutions aiming to implement survivorship care.
  • The content focuses on the practical implementation of survivorship programs.

Conclusions:

  • Developing and implementing survivorship programs is essential for managing the growing population of cancer survivors.
  • Healthcare institutions need to establish dedicated survivorship programs to meet patient needs.
  • Adherence to new standards in survivorship care is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.