It has contributed to the dramatic improvement in survival rates for many childhood cancers. Thus, the vinca represents survivorship for the LIFE program. The LIFE Program is designed to meet the needs of long-term survivors of childhood cancer and their families. With medical advances, many more children and teenagers survive a diagnosis of cancer. The health needs and concerns of survivors differ from patients who are on treatment.
Survivors require follow-up by specialists in late effects of cancer treatment.
We are a comprehensive team of specialists with years of experience and a special focus on survivorship. The LIFE clinic staff consists of a pediatric oncologist, nurse specialist, nurse practitioners, psychologist, social worker, health educator, and patient assistance liaison. PhD Psychologist Marina E. P rez, BA Health Educator Barbara J. Edelman, CTR Cancer Registrar Tracy Bennett Patient Assistance Liaison Survivors of childhood cancer should be well informed about their health history and know the recommendations for follow-up care. Survivors of childhood cancer should be seen every year for follow-up by specialists familiar with childhood cancer late effects. As survivors mature they need to have a primary care provider in addition to their childhood cancer survivor specialists.