Survivorship Care Plan
Cancer survivors leave their appointment with a Survivorship Care Plan that lists all of their therapy and medical information that is pertinent to their diagnosis and any possible late effects.
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Survivors receive an individualized notebook containing important educational material tailored for their specific needs, as well as a Survivorship Care Plan.
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A summary of care may include the following:
- Diagnostic tests and results
- Tumor characteristics, including sites(s), stage, grade, hormone status, biomarker results
- Details on treatment
- Type of treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, transplantation, hormone therapy, gene therapy or other)
- Agents used (regimen, total dosage)
- Beginning and ending dates
- Indicators of response
- Toxicities
- Support services provided (psychological, nutritional, other)
- Contact information for treating institutions and key individual providers
- Name of key point of contact and coordinator of continuing care
A brief outline of the evidence-based follow-up care may consist of the following:
- Likely course of recovery from treatment toxicities
- Need for ongoing health maintenance/adjuvant therapy
- Recommended cancer screening and other periodic testing/examination, including schedule and providers
- Possible late and long-term effects of treatment and their symptoms
- Possible psychological effects (marital/partner relationships, sexual functioning, work, parenting) and potential need for psychological support
- Possible insurance, employment and financial consequences and referrals for appropriate counseling, as necessary
- Specific recommendations for lifestyle changes to promote health
- Genetic counseling and testing
- Known effective chemoprevention strategies
- Cancer-related resources
Most insurance carriers will cover this type of evaluation as a part of cancer treatment. If you have additional questions or concerns about this piece please call Patient Financial Services at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, (206) 288-1113.
