The importance of comprehensive cancer survivorship care plans in general practice

Christina Green, Carolyn Ee, Kylie Vuong

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Abstract

Background: The number of people living with or beyond cancer are expected to rise. General practice-led cancer survivorship plans have been proposed as a way to address ongoing healthcare needs (including physical and psychosocial care) and care coordination, as well as the prevention and management of other chronic illnesses. 

Objective: The aim of this paper is to discuss the role of general practice in the long-term care of cancer survivors and provide a summary of recommendations for comprehensive cancer survivorship care planning in general practice. 

Discussion: General practice provides cancer survivors with ongoing support within their community from pre-diagnosis onwards. It is recommended that comprehensive cancer survivorship care plans include the cancer treatment summary and follow-up care planning; the management of other comorbid chronic conditions; health promotion and disease prevention with tailoring to shared goals; and the cancer survivor's unique situation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S63-S66
Number of pages4
JournalAustralian Journal of General Practice
Volume53
Issue number11 Supp
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2024

Keywords

  • Cancer survivors
  • Care plans
  • Health care

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