Cancer Survivorship Program

The team at UConn Health’s Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center understands that cancer treatment and side effects don’t end with your last treatment. The Multidisciplinary Survivorship Team works to educate survivors on prevention, detection and management of complications resulting from cancer treatment, along with focusing on health promotion, cancer prevention and supportive services. Patients are evaluated and counseled by a specialized survivorship team including a nurse practitioner, social worker, registered dietitian and physical therapist. Prior to the clinic visit, the team reviews the patient's past cancer diagnosis and treatment history.

During your personalized care visit, you can expect:

• An evaluation of the ongoing effects of your cancer diagnosis and treatment
• A review of your health care team and coordination of follow-up care
• A summary of your background information (including genetics), type of cancer diagnosis and treatment received
• A discussion about prevention of recurrence, new cancers, and potential late treatment side effects
• A review of surveillance guidelines for cancer screening as well as generalized health care
• An individualized treatment summary and survivorship care plan with customized recommendations in the following areas:
  • Individualized surveillance and screening guidelines
  • Health and wellness education personalized to cancer type and treatment history
  • Psychosocial support for survivors and their families
  • Exercise and lifestyle modification recommendations
  • Nutritional counseling
• Patient-centered conversation and opportunity to receive referral based services for cancer survivors including:
  • Mental health providers
  • Health psychologist for lifestyle coaching
  • Genetic counseling
  • Smoking cessation
  • Lymphedema clinics
  • Community resources and financial assistance
  • Cancer support groups
  • Sexual health
  • Specialty providers (Cardio-Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, etc.)
• At the conclusion of the visit, a comprehensive summary of recommendations will be provided and entered in your electronic medical record. A copy of this plan is also sent to your cancer doctor and primary care provider.