UPMC

Survivors Served

Adult cancers (diagnosed after age 18)

Offer consultations to survivors who were not treated at the institution?

Yes

Program Name

Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Clinic

Program Director

Marci Nilsen, PhD, RN, CHPN, FAAN

Website

https://www.otolaryngology.pitt.edu/patient-care/head-and-neck-cancer-center/upmc-head-neck-cancer-survivorship-clinic

Address

203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United States

Appointments or new patient referrals

(412) 864-1987

General clinic information

(412) 864-1987

Serve all cancer types?

Head and Neck

Survivors in this clinic are routinely seen by

Adult Internal Medicine Physician, Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA), Nurse or nurse navigator, Dietitian, Physical Therapist, Multidisciplinary Team

Which of the following eligibility criteria must survivors meet to be seen in the program?

Patients with metastatic disease, Patients on long-term or maintenance therapy, Must be disease free or have disease in remission, Must have completed all cancer treatment (including hormonal therapy and biological therapy in addition to initial treatments).

Does the institution offer special clinical programs (not just educational programs or inservices) addressing any of the following survivorship concerns?

Lymphedema, Nutritional issues, Cancer or treatment related pain, Neurologic late effects (radiculopathy, plexopathy, neuropathy, myopathy, autonomic dysfunction), Speech and swallowing