More than 10 million cancer survivors live in the United States today, and 3 out of 4 families will help care for a family member with cancer. The cancer journey continues even after you finish treatment,t and finding support to help you through is important.
In Summit Health Oregon’s Cancer Survivorship Program, our nurse practitioner provides follow-up care for patients treated for cancer and will work closely with your doctor(s) who have treated you to help manage your life after cancer.
You will see the nurse practitioner in our clinic, where they will:
- Look for signs of the cancer returning
- Manage any effects of treatment, such as pain and fatigue
- Recommend screening tests for other cancers
- Provide counseling about living a healthy lifestyle, such as diet, exercise, and quitting smoking
- Provide your local doctor with information about your treatment
Learn about cancer survivorship
Cancer and its treatment can result in some potentially long-lasting or late-onset effects. Our Cancer Survivorship Clinic addresses various problems cancer survivors may face after therapy ends. These include fatigue, fear of recurrence, neuropathy, lymphedema, bone loss, sexual dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, and memory issues.
Cancer Survivorship Program information
For more information on this program, please call 541-318-3255.
Patients can call or make an appointment after completing their primary course of treatment or when transitioning to maintenance therapy. This program is open to both Summit Health and non-Summit Health patients.