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Objectives. Define Cancer SurvivorProvide brief overview of evolvement of Survivorship as established concept of careDescribe design of our Cancer Survivorship programDiscuss long-term/late effects of cancer treatment. Definition. An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of dia
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1. Survivorship Susan Daubman, RN, BSN
Case Manager
Cancer Survivorship Program
The Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
2. Objectives Define Cancer Survivor
Provide brief overview of evolvement of Survivorship as established concept of care
Describe design of our Cancer Survivorship program
Discuss long-term/late effects of cancer treatment
3. Definition An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis, through the balance of his or her life. Family members, friends and caregivers are also impacted by the survivorship experience and are therefore included in this definition.