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Cancer Survivorship Research - Cancer Control and Population Sciences

Follow-Up Medical Care After Cancer Treatment

Below you will find links to resources that may assist you in your dialogue with your physician about your follow-up care.

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Adult Guidelines

Fact Sheets/Tips

  • National Marrow Donor Programexit disclaimer
    This site contains information on the special health care needs of patients after transplant.
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
    The NCI has developed a series of questions and answers about follow-up care after cancer treatment. The fact sheet provides information for cancer survivors on medical follow-up once primary cancer treatment ends.

Long-Term Follow-Up Clinics

Pediatric Guidelines

Publications

Facing Forward: Making a Difference in Cancer National Cancer Institute / Facing Forward: Making a Difference in Cancer
(Newly Revised)
This publication provides an overview of the potential benefits of becoming involved in cancer-related activities, such as helping with outreach and education, fundraising, or raising awareness about research or public health issues.



Facing Forward CoverNational Cancer Institute / Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment
This publication covers post-treatment issues such as follow-up medical care, physical and emotional changes, changes in social relationships, and workplace issues.




Siga adelante: la vida después del tratamiento del cáncer  Siga adelante: la vida después del tratamiento del cáncer




Facing Forward coverNational Cancer Institute / Facing Forward: When Someone You Love Has Completed Cancer Treatment
This publication provides practical and supportive information to help caregivers cope with the shift in focus from treatment to recovery when caring for a loved one with cancer.



Last Updated: January 2, 2013
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