Parkland’s Survivorship Program offers services and resources to people who have completed cancer treatment. The program focuses not only on cancer screening but also on overall health and wellness.
We hope that you will lead a healthy, active life after cancer. But we recognize that you may develop problems as a result of having been treated for cancer. In addition to regularly monitoring you for signs that your cancer has returned, we focus on healthy lifestyle choices and addressing problems related to cancer treatment. Your survivorship visits will include:
- review of your medical history
- physical examinations
- looking for and helping with treatment-related problems
- counseling on healthy living habits such as diet and exercise
- recommendations for screening for other cancers
- referrals to outside experts and resources
- a Survivorship Care Plan document for you and your primary care physician (PCP)
It is important to see your PCP for regular visits. He or she will be routinely updated on your follow-up plan of care.
- Information on the National Cancer Institute’s information on Survivorship may be helpful to you regardless of where you’re being treated
Transitioning Care
- Typically, we see our patients every six to 12 months, though this varies based on the type of cancer therapy you received and any other individual health risks you may have.
- Many survivors will transition their care back to their PCP. The timing will be based on the type of cancer and therapy you received, as well as your individual health risks. Our team of experts will always be available to you and your physician should any issues or questions arise.