Spanish Society of Medical Oncology recommendations for comprehensive assessment and care of cancer survivors’ needs

• Alejandro Gallego ^[1] ; Carmen Beato ^[3] ; Elena Brozos ^[4] ; Susana De La Cruz ^[2] ; Ruth Vera García ^[2]
  1. [1] Clínica Universitaria de Navarra

     Clínica Universitaria de Navarra

     Pamplona, España

     
  2. [2] Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra

     Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra

     Pamplona, España

     
  3. [3] Departament of Oncology, University Hospital of Jerez de La Frontera, Cádiz, Spain
  4. [4] Department of Oncology, University Hospital of A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain

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• Localización: Clinical & translational oncology, ISSN 1699-048X, Vol. 27, Nº. 1, 2025, págs. 95-107
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This article reviews the contemporary and inclusive definition of cancer survivorship, including patients with and without disease who have completed or continue to undergo treatment. The Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM) describes in this article the needs of these patients and outlines a care model based on an estimation of cancer incidence and identification of patient needs, to enable the provision of practical actions to achieve effective care. The objectives of this review are to identify the main effects of cancer on survivors and to establish appropriate ways of measuring these effects, as well as discussing the management of physical, psychological and social, occupational, financial, and other health-related needs. We suggest a multidisciplinary care model and training programs for the different professionals involved in care, and highlight challenges and the future role of the SEOM and health-care policy in ensuring optimum care of cancer survivors.