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Survivorship, Surveillance, & Back to Work
Best Practices
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Here at Trinitas Regional Medical Center/Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center we follow the NCCN definition of survivorship. Patients are survivors from the day of diagnosis throughout their lives. In order to meet the complex needs of these individuals a multidisciplinary team approach is vital. Care is consistently coordinated within the team involving Oncologists, Navigator, APN, Social Worker, Dietician, Physical Therapists, Complementary Therapist and Nursing. Quality of Life is evaluated and a care plan is developed with a focus on the patient’s current needs as well as the standards...
Articles of Interest
American Cancer Society
Integrated Benefits Institute
Research & Evidence
The National Academies of Sciences
Critical Reviews in Oncology and Hematology
Brochures/Reference
After you’ve told your manager about your diagnosis, it will help to have a framework for discussions about your job. Understand that your manager will probably be worried for you — and for the company. The best antidote is information, which is why we created this kit. It contains need-to-know laws relating to cancer in the workplace; successful workplace strategies; tips for dealing with your HR department; and more. We recommend detaching this page and sharing the rest of the kit with your manager. Additional resources for both you and your employer can be found at cancerandcareers.org.
External Resources
Cancer + Careers
Employers and their frontline managers need support in helping an employee balance their cancer and career.
American Cancer Society
When you learn you have cancer, you want to make sure you get the best possible medical care and treatment. Choosing your doctor and treatment center will be one of the most important decisions you’ll make. There are many excellent cancer care centers in the United States, but how do you know where to look?
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
You may be a survivor, friend or family member, or a person who has lost someone to the disease. People often feel that they can make a difference in cancer by taking part in cancer-related activities and helping others.
Cancer + Careers
You’ve just been diagnosed. Now what? We help you think through next steps, including things that may not have crossed your mind.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Cancer survivors often face physical, emotional, social, and financial challenges as a result of their diagnosis and treatment. Learn what can be done.