University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Survivors Served
Adult cancers (diagnosed after age 18)
Offer consultations to survivors who were not treated at the institution?
Yes
Program Name
Department of Radiation Oncology Cancer Survivorship Program
Program Director
Liz Cullen, ARNP
Program Coordinator
Liz Cullen, ARNP
Website
Address
200 Hawkins Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52242
USA
Iowa City, IA 52242
USA
The clinic is
Patients who have received radiation therapy.
Appointments or new patient referrals
319-356-2253
General clinic information
319-384-9899
Serve all cancer types?
No
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).
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.), 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