Survivorship discussions at chemotherapy day unit
Using NCCN Distress Thermometer and Problem List, K-10, G-8 screening tools, the service can address:
- Long term side effects of cancer treatment
- Short term side effect of cancer treatment
- Financial toxicity
- Return to work program
- Lifestyle / wellness programs
- Information for patients
- Psychological concerns
- Social concerns
- Family concerns
- Practical concerns eg. transport, housing, accommodation
- Carers concerns
- Physical concerns eg. lymphoedema
- Tailored cancer survivorship care plan
- Symptom management resources
- Important contact details
- Discharge summary (eg. acute admission)
- Government resources
- Non-profit organisation resources
- Health service generated resources
- Information pack from Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
Health service: Bayside Health Peninsula (previously Peninsula Health)
Treatment Provided: Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Surgical
Survivorship policy in place? No
updated April 2025