This report of the proceedings of a symposium held in conjunction with the release of the IOM report, From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor: Lost in Transition, represents an effort on the part of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to further disseminate the findings and recommendations of the IOM report and to take the next step toward implementation of those recommendations. The symposium and this report serve as important vehicles to raise awareness, fill gaps that have existed in cancer patients' long-term care, and chart a course for quality care for cancer survivors and their families. More than 100 stakeholders in the cancer community, including survivors, advocates, healthcare providers, government officials, insurers and payers, and researchers participated in the symposium. This report culminates a series of work at the IOM focused on cancer survivorship. The idea to embark on a major study of cancer survivorship within the National Academies originated with the National Cancer Policy Board (NCPB). The NCPB was established in 1997 in the IOM and the National Research Council's Division of Earth and Life Studies at the request of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institutes of Health, and the President's Cancer Panel. The NCPB identified emerging policy issues in the nation's effort to combat cancer, and prepared reports that address those issues, including a series of reports on topics ranging from cancer prevention to end-of-life care. Table of ContentsFront MatterAbstract1 Introduction2 Plenary Session3 Morning Breakout Sessions with Invited Speakers4 Luncheon Address5 Afternoon Breakout Sessions with Invited Speakers6 Reports from Breakout SessionsReferencesAppendix A: Symposium AgendaAppendix B: American Society of Clinical Oncology Press Release
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From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor - Lost in Transition: An American Society of Clinical Oncology and Institute of Medicine Symposium (2006)
1 Front Matter; 2 Abstract; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Plenary Session; 5 3 Morning Breakout Sessions with Invited Speakers; 6 4 Luncheon Address; 7 5 Afternoon Breakout Sessions with Invited Speakers; 8 6 Reports from Breakout Sessions; 9 References; 10 Appendix A: Symposium Agenda; 11 Appendix B: American Society of Clinical Oncology Press Release
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780309101233
Publisert
2006-04-27
Utgiver
Vendor
National Academies Press
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
196

Biographical note

Maria Hewitt and Patricia A. Ganz, Editors, Institute of Medicine, National Research Council