Cancer survivors need better long-term follow-up

Source: American Cancer Society

Date: 11/24/05

Headline: Cancer Survivors Need Better Long-Term Follow-Up

The Institute of Medicine's report "From cancer patient to survivor: Lost in transition," makes ten recommendations to change the way the US healthcare system addresses the needs of long-term cancer survivors.The report addresses late effects of cancer treatment including second cancer and long-term physical and psychosocial effects.


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