The Co-Ordination of a Survivorship Clinic in our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda Co. Louth Ireland the Challenges & Vision From a Nurses Perspective

摘要

In taking over the role of coordinating the survivorship clinic 6 weeks ago, certain challenges and a vision for the future have been identified. In Ireland, there are over 120,000 cancer survivors currently. Survivorship includes living with, through and beyond the diagnosis of cancer. Issues for survivors vary greatly between cancer types and survivors themselves, each requiring different treatment and supportive care; (Carlson et al. Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care, 2010; 16 177-190). The current model of survivorship surveillance in the hospital is Oncologist led, using NCCN guidelines.