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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Survivors Served

Adult cancers (diagnosed after age 18), Childhood cancers (who are now OVER age 18)

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

Yes

Program Name

University if Iowa, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Survivorship Clinic

Program Director

Patty Schwickerath, A.R.N.P.

Program Coordinator

same

Email

Website

Address

University of Iowa Hopsitals & Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
USA

Appointments or new patient referrals

319-356-4200 (Adult Survivors, Childhood Cancer Survivors >18 years old

General clinic information

NCI-Designated Cancer Center

Serve all cancer types?

Yes

Survivors in this clinic are routinely seen by

Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA), Pediatric Oncologist, Psychologist, 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)., Must have completed all cancer treatment (including hormonal therapy and biological therapy in addition to initial treatments)., Must be disease free or have disease in remission, BMT patients eligible, We do not have any eligibility criteria for our survivorship program(s)

What model of care does the program use?

Disease Specific : Clinic sees survivors of a specific type of cancer or treatment., 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