Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Survivors Served
Childhood cancers (who are now OVER age 18)
Offer consultations to survivors who were not treated at the institution?
Yes
Program Name
Abramson Cancer Center Survivorship Program (For Pediatric Cancer Survivors Now Over Age 18)
Program Director
Linda A. Jacobs, PhD, CRNP
Program Coordinator
Donna A. Pucci, MHK
Website
Address
3 PCAM West 3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
USA
Philadelphia, PA 19104
USA
Appointments or new patient referrals
215-615-3329
General clinic information
215-615-3329
Serve all cancer types?
Yes
Survivors in this clinic are routinely seen by
Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA)
Which of the following eligibility criteria must survivors meet to be seen in the program?
Must have completed initial treatment (defined as surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy)., Must have completed all cancer treatment (including hormonal therapy and biological therapy in addition to initial treatments)., Must be at least at X years from diagnosis, Must be disease free or have disease in remission, Neuro-oncology patients eligible, BMT patients eligible
What model of care does the program use?
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?
Fatigue, Chemo-brain (Cognitive dysfunction), Lymphedema, Fertility concerns pre and/or post treatment, Male sexuality concerns, Female sexuality concerns, Cardiac late effects, Cancer or treatment related pain, Neurologic late effects (radiculopathy, plexopathy, neuropathy, myopathy, autonomic dysfunction), Psychosocial concerns / counseling, Nutritional issues, Speech and swallowing, Bladder dysfunction / Pelvic rehabilitation, Sleep disturbance, Diarrhea / bowel dysfunction, Smoking cessation, Primary care specialized in survivor care