Survivorship discussions in existing oncology services

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Region Southern Melbourne
Type of Service Discussion during existing follow up appointments, Specialist-led service
Tumour Stream General
Mode of Delivery Face to face appointments, Video call/ telehealth

Discussion of cancer survivorship topics during existing follow up appointments

Service eligibility

  • Age: Adult 18+
  • Patient eligibility: During active treatment, up to 5 years post treatment completion
  • Referral source: service embedded into daily oncology practice. Survivorship discussion conducted in as needed bases by specialists

Service details

  • Appointment length: <30 minutes
  • Service operations: >15 patients, 5 days per week
  • Does your health service record patient survivorship encounters? Yes, electronically
  • Funded service: no
  • Survivorship care providers:  Specialist clinician service eg. Oncologist, haematologist

Communications with community services: dictated letters posted to primary care

The service can address:

  • Long term side effects of cancer treatment
  • ​Short term side effect of cancer treatment
  • Financial toxicity
  • ​​Information for patients
  • Psychological concerns
  • Social concerns
  • Family concerns
  • Practical concerns eg. transport, housing, accommodation
  • Carers
  • Physical concerns eg. lymphoedema

  • Discharge summary (eg. acute admission) and Non-profit organisation resources

Health service: Monash Health (Moorabbin, Clayton, Casey Hospitals)

Treatment Provided: Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Surgical

Survivorship policy in place? No

updated April 2025

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