Cancer Survivorship Program

Medical advances in both early detection and the treatment of cancer have resulted in people living many years following a diagnosis. It is estimated that there are nearly 15.5 million cancer survivors in the U.S., with the number of cancer survivors to increase to 20.3 million in the coming years.

Many will go on to lead normal lives (often described as a "new normal") with few negative side effects from treatment. Treatment for cancer also can have lasting physical, social and emotional effects that alter life for years to come. Many cancer survivors report that recovery from the emotional experience of a life-threatening illness lingers significantly beyond the completion of actual treatment.

Survivor​ship Coordinators

We are focused on meeting your needs through cancer treatment and beyond. With the guidance of individuals who have experienced cancer treatment, we have developed a comprehensive survivorship program to help you with your adjustment and to put you on the path to wellness and recovery. We provide compassionate, qualified survivorship coordinators at several locations throughout Wisconsin.

After treatment plan

After your treatments are complete, a survivorship coordinator will provide you a cancer treatment summary and follow-up care plan that includes:

• A summary of the cancer treatment.
  
• Recommended follow-up for cancer surveillance.
  
• Late- and long-term effects of the disease and treatment(s).
  
• Symptom management.
  
• Psychosocial, spiritual and financial information.
  

Life planning

Our survivorship program offers information about specific survivorship issues including:

• Employment rights.
  
• Insurance coverage.
  
• Advance directives.
  
• Living will and durable power of attorney.
  
• Estate planning.
  
• End-of-life-care planning.