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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Survivors Served

Childhood cancers (who are now OVER age 18)

Offer consultations to survivors who were not treated at the institution?

Yes

Program Name

Abramson Cancer Center Survivorship Program (For Pediatric Cancer Survivors Now Over Age 18)

Program Director

Linda A. Jacobs, PhD, CRNP

Program Coordinator

Donna A. Pucci, MHK

Email

Website

Address

3 PCAM West 3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
USA

Appointments or new patient referrals

215-615-3329

General clinic information

215-615-3329

Serve all cancer types?

Yes

Survivors in this clinic are routinely seen by

Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA)

Which of the following eligibility criteria must survivors meet to be seen in the program?

Must have completed initial treatment (defined as surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy)., Must have completed all cancer treatment (including hormonal therapy and biological therapy in addition to initial treatments)., Must be at least at X years from diagnosis, Must be disease free or have disease in remission, Neuro-oncology patients eligible, BMT patients eligible

What model of care does the program use?

Follow-up care : Survivorship clinic assumes the follow up care of certain populations of cancer survivors after a certain time point

Does the institution offer special clinical programs (not just educational programs or inservices) addressing any of the following survivorship concerns?

Fatigue, Chemo-brain (Cognitive dysfunction), Lymphedema, Fertility concerns pre and/or post treatment, Male sexuality concerns, Female sexuality concerns, Cardiac late effects, Cancer or treatment related pain, Neurologic late effects (radiculopathy, plexopathy, neuropathy, myopathy, autonomic dysfunction), Psychosocial concerns / counseling, Nutritional issues, Speech and swallowing, Bladder dysfunction / Pelvic rehabilitation, Sleep disturbance, Diarrhea / bowel dysfunction, Smoking cessation, Primary care specialized in survivor care