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Dr. Sanft Discusses the Essential Components of a Survivorship Care Plan
Tara Sanft, MD, assistant professor of medicine (medical oncology), medical director, Adult Survivorship, Yale Cancer Center Survivorship Clinic, outlines the essential components for a survivorship care plan.
Tara Sanft, MD, assistant professor of medicine (medical oncology), medical director, Adult Survivorship, Yale Cancer Center Survivorship Clinic, outlines the essential components for a survivorship care plan.
Sanft says all plans should include a detailed treatment summary as well as potential late- and long-term side effects. Information on surveillance and how to detect second cancers are also an important part of a survivorship plan, Sanft says.
The plan should also include resources about healthy lifestyle behaviors, financial help, mental health help and support for family members.