UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Survivors Served
Childhood cancers (who are now UNDER age 18), Childhood cancers (who are now OVER age 18)
Offer consultations to survivors who were not treated at the institution?
Yes
Program Name
Survivor Connect Survivorship Program
Program Director
Dr. Jean M. Tersak
Program Coordinator
Deanna Harris, LSW
Website
Address
One Children's Hospital Drive 4401 Penn Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
United States
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
United States
Appointments or new patient referrals
412-692-5055
General clinic information
412-692-8570
Serve all cancer types?
Yes
Survivors in this clinic are routinely seen by
Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA), Multidisciplinary Team, Nurse or nurse navigator, Adult Internal Medicine Physician, 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 be disease free or have disease in remission, BMT patients eligible, Neuro-oncology patients eligible, 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, Patients who were NOT treated at this institution, Patients who were treated at this institution only
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, 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).
Does the institution offer special clinical programs (not just educational programs or inservices) addressing any of the following survivorship concerns?
Fertility concerns pre and/or post treatment, Cardiac late effects, Neurologic late effects (radiculopathy, plexopathy, neuropathy, myopathy, autonomic dysfunction), Psychosocial concerns / counseling