Jon Emery1. 1. MBBCh, MA, MRCGP, FRACGP, DPhil, Herman Professor of Primary Care Cancer Research, General Practice and Primary Care Academic Centre, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Improvements in cancer detection, treatment and an ageing population mean that there are increasing numbers of people living with and beyond cancer. Current hospital-centred models of cancer follow-up have tended to focus on detection of cancer recurrence, which may result in significant unmet needs, particularly psychosocial needs. OBJECTIVE: This paper discusses the evidence from previous studies of primary care involvement in cancer survivorship and key areas to consider in the follow-up care for common cancers. DISCUSSION: General practice has an important role in the holistic care of cancer survivors and could take on an expanded role in cancer follow-up.
BACKGROUND: Improvements in cancer detection, treatment and an ageing population mean that there are increasing numbers of people living with and beyond cancer. Current hospital-centred models of cancer follow-up have tended to focus on detection of cancer recurrence, which may result in significant unmet needs, particularly psychosocial needs. OBJECTIVE: This paper discusses the evidence from previous studies of primary care involvement in cancer survivorship and key areas to consider in the follow-up care for common cancers. DISCUSSION: General practice has an important role in the holistic care of cancer survivors and could take on an expanded role in cancer follow-up.
Authors: Jane Turner; Patsy Yates; Lizbeth Kenny; Louisa G Gordon; Bryan Burmeister; Brett G M Hughes; Alexandra L McCarthy; Chris Perry; Raymond J Chan; Alana Paviour; Helen Skerman; Martin Batstone; Lisa Mackenzie Journal: Support Care Cancer Date: 2019-04-02 Impact factor: 3.603
Authors: Hanne C Lie; Anneli V Mellblom; Mette Brekke; Arnstein Finset; Sophie D Fosså; Cecilie E Kiserud; Ellen Ruud; Jon H Loge Journal: Support Care Cancer Date: 2017-02-24 Impact factor: 3.603