As a result of the great strides we have made in successfully treating prostate cancer, we have incorporated a Prostate Cancer Survivorship Program into the overall care plan for our patients. This program, part of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's institution-wide survivorship initiative, will provide services that specifically address the unique needs of prostate cancer survivors in the years following treatment, including:
- review of recent medical history and physical examination
- assessment to detect recurrence of cancer
- identification and management of the effect of cancer and its treatment on the patient's quality of life
- screening referrals for other cancers
- health promotion recommendations, such as nutrition, exercise, and smoking cessation
- treatment summary and follow-up care plan
- communication with the primary care physician
