Clinical Oncology Society of Australia position statement on cancer survivorship care
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Chan, Raymond J
Koczwara, Bogda
Lisy, Karolina
Cohn, Richard J
Joske, David
Dhillon, Haryana M
Jefford, Michael
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Background: Cancer survivors often experience long‑term negative consequences of their cancer and cancer treatment. With increasing numbers of survivors and duration of survival, a sustainable model of care is required to better meet the needs of cancer survivors. Objective: The aim of this article is to outline the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Model of Survivorship Care, summarising the critical components of cancer survivorship care. Discussion: Recommendations include: a systematic, multidisciplinary care approach that optimises self-management and enhances coordinated and integrated survivor-centred care from diagnosis; stratified care pathways based on survivors' needs, capacity to self-manage and anticipated treatment sequelae; a focus of care on wellness, healthy lifestyle, symptom management and prevention of life-altering and life threatening late effects in addition to cancer surveillance; development of a treatment summary and care plan; and equitable, timely access to services, while minimising unnecessary use of healthcare services.
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Australian Journal of General Practice
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48
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Vardy, J. L., Chan, R.J., Koczwara, B., Lisy, K., Cohn, R. J., Joske, D., Dhillon, H. M., Jefford, M., Clinical Oncology Society of Australia position statement on cancer survivorship care, Australian Journal of General Practice, 2019, 48 (12), pp. 833-836. Available at http://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-07-19-4999
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Oncology and carcinogenesis
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Vardy, JL; Chan, RJ; Koczwara, B; Lisy, K; Cohn, RJ; Joske, D; Dhillon, HM; Jefford, M, Clinical Oncology Society of Australia position statement on cancer survivorship care, Australian Journal of General Practice, 2019, 48 (12), pp. 833-836