This program meets Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) guidelines for quality educational content. The ONS Seal of Approval does not constitute medical advice, and does not imply product endorsement by ONS. Healthcare providers should exercise their own independent medical judgment. The program is sponsored by and the speaker is presenting on behalf of Lilly USA, LLC. It is being presented consistent with FDA guidelines and is not approved for continuing education credit.
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Program Objectives Program Objectives •
Discuss the importance of survivorship care
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Describe the needs of survivors
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Define the essential elements of survivorship care
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Understand available resources for implementing survivorship care in practice
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Need for Survivorship TheThe Need for Survivorship Care Care •
The number of cancer survivors continues to increase due to1,2
5-Year Relative Survival Rates, All Sites3 80
– Aging and growth of the population – Earlier detection – Improvements in treatment
Survival Rates (%)
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* 68%
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US cancer survivors2 – ~14.5 million in 2014 – Expected ~19 million by 2024
