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
- Screening referrals for other cancers
- Health promotion recommendations, such as nutrition, exercise and smoking cessationProvide treatment summary and follow-up care plan
- Communication with the primary care physician
