Survivorship Clinics
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Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Offer consultations to survivors who were not treated at the institution?
Yes
Program Name
The STAR Program
Program Director
Aarati Didwania MD, MSCI
Program Coordinator
Karen Kinahan RN, PCNS-BC
Website
Address
675 N. St. Clair 21-100
Chicago, IL 60611
USA
Chicago, IL 60611
USA
Appointments or new patient referrals
(312) 695-4979
General clinic information
Provides long term follow up care for adult survivors of childhood cancer ( diagnosed at age 21 years or younger)
Serve all cancer types?
Yes
Survivors in this clinic are routinely seen by
Adult Internal Medicine Physician, Psychologist
Which of the following eligibility criteria must survivors meet to be seen in the program?
Must be at least at X years from diagnosis, Neuro-oncology patients eligible, BMT patients eligible
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
Does the institution offer special clinical programs (not just educational programs or inservices) addressing any of the following survivorship concerns?
Lymphedema, Fertility concerns pre and/or post treatment, Cardiac late effects, Cancer or treatment related pain, Neurologic late effects (radiculopathy, plexopathy, neuropathy, myopathy, autonomic dysfunction), Psychosocial concerns / counseling, Nutritional issues, Bladder dysfunction / Pelvic rehabilitation, Sleep disturbance, Smoking cessation