Surviving Cancer
The Next Step in Your Cancer Journey
Surviving cancer begins at the moment of diagnosis and continues through diagnosis and beyond. Although patients come to us from different places, they have one goal in common: beating cancer. To help them, every member of our staff works hard to deliver the best outcomes and the highest quality care.
And the care doesn’t stop once you’ve cleared your first hurdle. We’re here to help you navigate the twists and turns you’ll face during your entire journey as a cancer survivor.
Cancer Survivorship
Our staff makes sure patients have what they need to cope with their lives as cancer survivors. This includes:
- A written summary of care
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Education about diagnosis and staging
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Schedule of follow-up visits, based on national standards
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Education and tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle
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Legal rights affecting employment and insurance
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Description of the availability of psychological and support services
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A LiveStrong Survivorship Notebook
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Genetic Risk Evaluation and Testing, offered by our GREAT Program
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Screening for late side effects of cancer and treatment
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Management of long-term side effects following treatment
Patients, families and caregivers can also attend a free, monthly support group organized by the Brandmeyer Patient Resource Center. Members share personal experiences and knowledge about cancer with others who have had similar experiences. The center provides information on support groups sponsored by community organizations.
Breast cancer survivors have access to additional breast cancer survivorship resources through the Breast Cancer Survivorship Center. Here, cancer survivors may utilize
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Cardio-oncology clinic
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Genetic counseling and testing
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Fertility preservation
- Energy balance
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Nutrition clinic
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Routine care clinic
We also strive to deliver the best patient experience every day. Patients and their families often tell us their personal stories about how the care they received has made a difference in their lives.
Read more about The University of Kansas Cancer Center, our quality and our commitment.