Family physician preferences and knowledge gaps regarding the care of adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer

Abstract

CONCLUSIONS:

Most family physicians are willing to care for childhood cancer survivors in consultation with a cancer center, and with specific tools to facilitate this care.

IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS:

Adult and adolescent survivors of childhood cancer who receive their follow-up care from a family physician must be empowered to choose a physician who is comfortable with caring for survivors. Further, the survivor must ensure that their physician has access to a treatment summary as well as to patient-specific recommendations for surveillance for late effects of cancer therapy.