This volume presents the MD Anderson experience in providing care and services to the rapidly growing population of cancer survivors, which is currently estimated to be 12 million in the United States and more than 25 million worldwide. As cancer survival rates have increased, it has slowly become clear that the challenges faced by people with cancer do not end with treatment but simply change. This book aims to assist community oncologists, physicians, and their staff, who care for the vast majority of cancer survivors, by disseminating models of surveillance for disease recurrence, screening for second primary cancers, education regarding potential late effects of treatment, and psychosocial counseling. These models have proven valuable to cancer survivors who receive care at MD Anderson.

Autorentext

Lewis E. Foxhall, MD Vice President, Health Policy; Professor, Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.

Maria Alma Rodriguez, MD Vice President, Medical Affairs, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- Part I. Clinical Care Delivery.- 2. Models of Survivorship Care.- 3. Community Care Integration.- Part II. Surveillance.- 4. Adult Survivorship of Pediatric Cancers.- 5. Breast Cancer Survivorship Management.- 6. Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Management.- 7.Genitourinary Cancer Survivorship Management.- 8. Gynecologic Cancer Survivorship Management.- 9. Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Management.- 10. Hematologic Cancer Survivorship Management: Transplantation.- 11. Hematologic Cancer Survivorship Management: Leukemia.- 12. Hematologic Cancer Survivorship Management: Lymphoma.- 13. Melanoma Survivorship Management.- 14. Thyroid Cancer Survivorship Management.- Part III. Cancer Prevention and Screening.- 15. Tobacco Cessation.- 16. Obesity and Exercise.- 17. Nutrition.- 18. Screening for Second Primary Cancers.- Part IV. Long-Term and Late Effects.- 19. Cardiovascular Issues.- 20. Cognitive Function.- 21. Endocrinologic Issues.- 22. Fatigue.- 23. Immunologic Issues.- 24. Rehabilitation.- 25. Sexuality.- Part V. Other Crosscutting Issues.- 26. Legal Issues.- 27. Communication between Patients and Health Care Providers.- 28. Integrative Oncology.