Survivorship
The Survivorship Program at the Mass General/ North Shore Cancer Center is open to any patient diagnosed with cancer. The program is also available to families, friends and caregivers affected by a cancer diagnosis. Our program provides a wide range of specialists to help with the many different challenges and stages of cancer survivorship.
Survivorship Program Overview:
- Oncology providers committed to excellent survivor care
- Supportive care services
- Wellness programming
- Leadership and a culture of innovation
- Strong ties to community affiliates
Patients meet one-on-one with a clinician to address their medical, psychological and social concerns and receive a personalized treatment summary. After a comprehensive evaluation, patients will have access to a variety of services based on their needs, including:
- Psychology, psychiatry, social work and spiritual counseling
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy and neuropsychiatry
- Nutrition
- Smoking cessation
- Genetic counseling
- Palliative care and pain management
- Sexuality and fertility counseling
Clinicians continue to monitor survivors for late and long-term effects of cancer therapy and enhance communication with primary care providers.
