Our
Clinics
Survivorship Clinic
Helping You Transition to Your New Normal
Services
Our medical, psychological and social services focus on:
-
Education
Offering you services and support for dealing with the side effects of cancer and cancer treatment.
-
Prevention
Promoting healthy living behaviors and screening for the early detection of new or recurrent cancer.
-
Surveillance
Providing medical follow-up care related to cancer and cancer treatment and assessing psychological/social (psychological) late effects.
-
Intervention
Focusing on symptom management and education for late and long-term side effects of cancer and its treatment.
-
Coordination
Working closely with your specialists and primary care providers to assure a team approach to your healthcare decisions.
Preparing For Your First Clinic Visit
-
1. Introduction
Meeting with one of our Survivorship Clinic nurses. She will introduce you to the clinic, measure your vitals, and answer any preliminary questions you may have.
-
2. Medical History & Examination
Meeting with our Survivorship Nurse Practitioner. She will review your medical history, your medications, any imaging or lab results that have been done, and conduct a physical exam.
-
3. Discussion on Surveillance & Lifestyle Changes
Your nurse practitioner will discuss your ongoing surveillance, including screening for early detection of a new or recurrent cancer. She will also talk with you about any lifestyle changes that may benefit you, typically related to nutrition and exercise.
-
4. Treatment Summary & Surveillance Plan
At the end of the visit, you and your physicians will receive a personalized Treatment Summary and Surveillance Plan. Arrangements will be made for any follow-up appointments, additional testing needed or additional services that have been offered.
What to bring:
- A photo ID, health insurance identification cards, and prescription benefit cards.
- Medical records Your oncologist’s office may have already taken care of forwarding any records to our office. However, please feel free to call our office prior to your appointment with any questions about medical records you have.
- Medications Please bring a current list of all medications and dosages you are currently taking, including vitamins, supplements, and other over-the-counter medications.
- Allergy information List any allergies you have to medicines, foods, or other items such as latex.
For more information, contact the Survivorship Clinic at (319) 558-4876.
Meet Your Team
Patient Feedback:
Here are just a few things survivors are saying about the Heather and the Survivorship Clinic
“I’m pleased to know the clinic services are available to me for life.”
Hear From Our Experts
Support Services
More information on the support services we provide at the Survivorship Clinic. VIEW SERVICES
Resources
View all the latest survivorship news and resources.
Appointments
Request an appointment at our Survivorship Clinic. REQUEST APPOINTMENT
Request a Survivorship Appointment
Fill out the form below to request an appointment at our Survivorship Clinic and a member of our team will be in touch with you soon!
"*" indicates required fields
Survivorship Clinic Support Services
At the Survivorship Clinic at the Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center, our medical, psychological and social services focus on education, prevention, surveillance, intervention and coordination. Continue reading below for more information on the support services we provide at the Survivorship Clinic.
Cook Cancer Wellness Program
Provides physical, nutritional and psychosocial support. A focus is on:
- Family & Individual Counseling
- Group & Individual Exercise Programs
- One-On-One or Group Nutritional Education
- Spiritual Support
- Caregiver Support & Resources
- Complementary Services Such as Reiki, Massage, Mind / Body Skills Workshop
- Financial Resources
Body Image & Sexuality
Our certified sex therapists are available to cancer survivors and their significant others.
Counseling
A licensed counselor can assess and counsel you and your support team for psychological, sexuality or social concerns.
Massage Therapy
Our massage therapist specializes in massage for cancer survivors, including lymph massage.
Palliative Care Services
We’ll help you and your family make decisions that match your goals with the best possible care for ongoing medical conditions.
Nutrition
Learn about the foods that help manage symptoms, weight and your risk for developing cancer in the future.
Spiritual Support
Receive support and counseling from a member of the faith community.
Cancer Risk Assessment Services
We’ll gather genetic information about you and your family to determine your risk for developing specific cancers.
Tobacco Cessation Program
Receive individualized medication counseling and behavioral support to quit smoking.
Cancer Transitions
This free six-week workshop is designed to help you make the transition from active treatment to life after treatment.