REACH for Survivorship Clinic at Vanderbilt
Survivors Served
Childhood cancers (who are now UNDER age 18)
Offer consultations to survivors who were not treated at the institution?
Yes
Program Name
REACH For Survivorship Clinic
Program Director
Debra Friedman
Program Coordinator
Debra Friedman
Website
Address
1500 21st Avenue South Suite 2500
Nashville, TN 37212
USA
Nashville, TN 37212
USA
Appointments or new patient referrals
(615) 343-7400
General clinic information
(615) 343-7400
Serve all cancer types?
Yes
Survivors in this clinic are routinely seen by
Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA), Social worker
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)., Neuro-oncology patients eligible, BMT patients eligible
What model of care does the program use?
Multidisciplinary : Patients seen by providers from two or more disciplines (e.g., nursing, psychology, nutrition, medical specialties, etc.), Consultative Service : One time, or additional upon request, visit to address survivorship issues, provide treatment summary, care plan and refer to subspecialties for further evaluation)., Integrated Care : Survivorship visit integrated with treating oncology team., 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
More information about this clinic not captured above?
Patients can be seen at anytime after completing intial therapy, there is no required waiting time.