This article introduces the most recent definition of cancer survivor and the empirical data demonstrating the barriers that are often faced by patients following cancer treatment. The article then describes a novel use of the oncology multidisciplinary care model to address those issues, which is one of the first of its kind in the nation. The article is closed with a case example.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKeeping members of the oncology team from being overwhelmed by the stress of their jobs is a major concern at the Helen E. Graham Cancer Center and every cancer center around the country. The impact of stressors experienced as a result of caring for people is felt heavily not only by physicians and nurses, but also by each staff member in a cancer center.
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