How Cancer Survivorship Care is Changing
Survivorship experts Ann Partridge, MD, MPH, (left) and Lisa Diller, MD, (right). Partridge is the director of Dana-Farber’s Adult Survivorship Program and Diller is the medical director of the David…
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‘Chemobrain’ Added to Cancer Survivorship Guidelines
…Survivorship Guidelines. Although there is no specific screening tool for chemobrain, the NCCN’s Survivorship Guidelines recommend the following: Clinicians should assess other factors that may be affecting cognitive function, such…
Survivorship care brings peace of mind
…he beat colon cancer with the help of the Dana-Farber. Conboy joined a support group for cancer survivors after having the disease for the second time. He receives survivorship care,…
The Best Foods and Diet for Cancer Treatment and Survivorship
…plays a key role in cancer prevention as well as survivorship,” says Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, a nutritionist with Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center. “We don’t have to strive…
Cancer Conversations Podcast – Episode #8: The Best Foods and Diet for Cancer Treatment and Survivorship
…and survivorship. With the right pantry items, patients can help manage side effects of treatment and potentially lower risk of recurrence. In this Cancer Conversations podcast episode, Dana-Farber nutritionist Stacy…
Classes Help Survivors Move Beyond Cancer
…comprehensive series of survivorship classes and programs designed to help not just patients who are new to survivorship, but also those who have been cancer free for years. What to…
What Steps Should You Take After Cancer Treatment?
…regular checkups. Talk with an expert in survivorship. Visit a specialized survivorship program or service to help you find the right follow-up care and take steps to live well beyond…
What Questions Should You Ask When Cancer Treatment Ends?
…ask about specific survivorship programs or services your cancer center offers. Read more: Post-Traumatic Stress and Cancer ‘Chemobrain’ Added to Cancer Survivorship Guidelines Where can I get help with issues…
Tips for Caring for Yourself after Cancer
…spiritual care, individual counseling, nutritionists, physical therapists, pain clinics, or support groups. Read More: How Cancer Survivorship Care Is Changing The Best Foods and Diet for Cancer Treatment and Survivorship…
A comprehensive approach to care for cancer survivors
…– and quality of life. Recognized widely as a pioneer in cancer survivorship care and research, Dana-Farber’s Adult Survivorship Program is one of eight centers in the United States that…
Five Things Female Childhood Cancer Survivors Should Know
…childhood cancer. Survivorship experts Ann Partridge, MD, MPH, (left) and Lisa Diller, MD, (right). Partridge is the director of Dana-Farber’s Adult Survivorship Program and Diller is the medical director of…
Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivorship and Follow-Up Care
Lymphoma cells. Adult Hodgkin lymphoma has one of the highest cure rates among all cancers. Adult Hodgkin lymphoma has one of the highest cure rates among all cancers. Still, the…
Young Adult Cancer Patients Prove Powerful Advocates in Washington D.C.
…Cancer Survivorship Act (CCSA). Currently under consideration in both the House and Senate, the CCSA would address gaps in survivorship care and develop standards to improve the overall patient-centered quality…
Helping Cancer Patients ‘Live Life to the Fullest’
…the U.S. today, the need for survivorship care and education is growing. “Survivorship care is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Just like treating a cancer when a person comes in, we…
Why pediatric survivor programs are so important
In celebration of Living Proof week, Insight honors cancer survivors with daily posts about survivorship. When Dana-Farber launched its David B. Perini, Jr. Quality of Life Clinic nearly 20 years…
Tips every new cancer survivor should know
…hand when you need it. Richard Boyajian, RN, MS, ANP, is an oncology nurse practitioner in Dana-Farber’s Adult Survivorship Program, a member of the LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence Network….
What Care Do I Need After a Stem Cell Transplant?
…array of long-term health problems, often caused by the high doses of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy used prior to the transplant. Dana-Farber’s Adult Stem Cell Survivorship Clinic helps transplant survivors…
Remission for Cancer: Common Questions Answered
…oncologist will be able to walk you through all available options and develop a plan that is right for you. Mentally transitioning to survivorship Transitioning from active patient to survivor…
How to Minimize Heart Problems Following Cancer Treatment
…can also worsen heart conditions that patients had prior to their cancer treatment. Read More: How Cancer Survivorship Care Is Changing The Best Foods and Diet for Cancer Treatment and…
Doctor and Nurse Team Up for Blood Cancers Support Group
…to Burton about starting a group after reading that he was interested in focusing his practice on cancer survivorship. Burton, who had AML, had also been thinking about starting a…