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Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

Survivors Served

Childhood cancers (who are now OVER age 18)

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

Email

[email protected]

Website

http://www.cancer.northwestern.edu

Address

675 N. St Clair 21-100
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). Pediatric STAR Progrm at Lurie Children's Hospital (312-227-4768)

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 have completed all cancer treatment (including hormonal therapy and biological therapy in addition to initial treatments)., 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, Speech and swallowing, Bladder dysfunction / Pelvic rehabilitation, Sleep disturbance, Smoking cessation