"I Finished My Cancer Treatment Program - Now What?" Why After Care Programs are so Important
Here is a link to a facility in Seattle, Washington that offers an after care program:
www.seattlecca.org/fred-hutchinson-cancer-survivorship-program.cfm
And the Cancer Treatment Centers of America appear to have a really involved after care program as well for their patients:
www.cancercenter.com/about-us/after-care.cfm
This facility, located in Ontario, Canada, addresses after care for children who are cancer survivors:
www.pogo.ca/care/aftercareclinics/
What has your experience been with an after care program for cancer, either personally or through a friend or family member? If you are a cancer survivor, are you dealing with any post-treatment side effects? Do you think after care is a good idea? As always, I look forward to hearing what you have to say!
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Michele, I agree with you that 'after care' is critical. I just posted an article on EmpowHer.com called Cancer Support Groups: The Good,The Bad, and The Beautiful. It's based on my vast experience with support groups and how they can help. As for medical centers offering after care, I participate in programs at Virginia Piper Cancer Center in Scottsdale/Phoenix. They offer survivors a wide variety of cancer support survices for FREE. Many cancer centers across the country do this, as well as community groups like The Wellness Community (which has a lymphoma support group in Phoenix). These wonderful organizations exist in most major cities, so it would be great to hear from some on this site. Thanks for raising this important question. Annette Mattern, HerWriter at EmpowHer.