From cancer patient to cancer survivor : lost in transition / an American Society of Clinical Oncology and Institute of Medicine Symposium ; Maria Hewitt and Patricia A. Ganz, editors ; Institute of Medicine and National Research Council of the National Academies
Cancer survivors -- The medical and psychological concerns of cancer survivors after treatment -- Delivering cancer survivorship care -- Providers of survivorship care : their supply and education and training -- Employment, insurance, and economic issues -- Research
Summary
"This book focuses on survivors of adult cancer during the phase of care that follows primary treatment. The book raises awareness of the medical, functional, and psychosocial consequences of cancer and its treatment. It defines quality health cancer for cancer survivors and identifies strategies to achieve it. The book also recommends improvements in the quality of life of cancer survivors through policies that ensure their access to psychosocial services, fair employment practices, and health insurance."--Jacket
Notes
"This report of the proceedings of a symposium held in conjunction with the release of the IOM report, From Cancer Patient to Cancer Surviror : Lost in Transition ..."
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Includes bibliographical references
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