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Define Cancer Survivor

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Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer from the time of initial diagnosis until the end of their life

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Types of Sequelae of Cancer Treatment

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Physical/Medical
Psychological
Social
Existential & spiritual issues

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Physical/Medical Sequelae of Cancer Treatment

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Second cancers
Cardiac dysfunction
Pain
Lymphedema
Sexual impairment
Infertility
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Psychological Sequelae of Cancer Treatment

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Depression
Anxiety
Uncertainty
Isolation
Altered body image
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Social Sequelae of Cancer Treatment

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Changes in interpersonal relationships
Concerns regarding health or life insurance
Career issues
Return to school
Financial burden
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Existential & Spiritual Sequelae of Cancer Treatment

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Sense of purpose or meaning

Appreciation of life

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How many pediatric cancer survivors experience at least 1 late effect?

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2/3 or 66%

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Why is there a need for a systemic plan for lifelong surveillance?

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Incorporate risks based on therapeutic exposures, genetic predisposition, health-related behaviors, & co-morbid health conditions

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What components should be included in surveillance of survivors of cancer?

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Longitudinal care plan
Continuity
Emphasis on the whole person

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Survivors at Highest Risk for Late Term Effects

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Bone tumors
CNS tumors
Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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Late Term Effects with Bone Tumors

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Disfigurement & functional limitations caused by amputations & other surgeries
Problems with fertility, heart, & kidney damage & secondary cancers

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Late Term Effects with CNS Tumors

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Cognitive impairment
Short stature
Hearing loss
Problems with balance & coordination
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid nodules
Kidney damage
Secondary cancers
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Later Term Effects with Hodgkins Lymphoma

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Lung damage
Abnormal skeletal growth & maturation
infertility
Hypothyroidism
Increased risk for breast cancer
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Disabilities Secondary To Pediatric Cancer Treatment

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Secondary malignancies
Growth complications
Endocrine complications
Cardiopulmonary complications
Renal complications
Neuropsychological/ psychosocial complications
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Secondary Malignancies in Pediatric Cancer Survivors

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12% within 20 years
Exposure to alkylating agents + radiation most common causes
Genetic & Familial conditions increase risk of retinoblastoma, neurofibromatosis, nevoid BCC, etc.

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Growth Complications in Pediatric Cancer Survivors

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Direct damage to endocrine tissue
Highest risk: ALL, brain tumors, orbital tumors, nasopharyngeal CA with radiation
Children

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Endocrine Complications in Pediatric Cancer Survivors

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Early puberty
Premature close of epiphyses
Thyroid dysfunction: normal thyroxine, abnormal TSH
Gonadal dysfunction: azospermia, low testosterone, delayed sexual development
Ovarian dysfunction: failure to undergo menarche, increased FSH & LH levels, low estrogen
Delayed menses
Risk for early menopause
Pregnancies considered high-risk
Perinatal death or low-birth-weight, premature infants

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Methods of Causing Cardiopulmonary Complications in Pediatric Cancer Survivors

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Bleomycin: pulmonary fibrosis
Nitrosoureas: pulmonary fibrosis
Cyclophosphamide: pulmonary fibrosis
Methotrexate: pulmonary fibrosis
Antracyclines: CHF, arrhythmias
Radiation: increased risk of CAD & chronic restrictive pericarditis
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Renal Complications in Pediatric Cancer Survivors

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Abnormal glomerular filtration rate: cisplatin
Persistent tubular dysfunction: cisplatin
Hemorrhagic cystitis: cyclophosphamide
Fanconi syndrome: ifosfamide

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Define Fanconi Syndrome

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Proteinuria
Glycosuira
Phosphaturia with hypophosphatemia

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Neuropsychological Complications in Pediatric Cancer Survivors

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Highest risk: ALL, brain tumors
Severity: dose, size & location of radiation field, child’s age, gender
Main effects: visual processing speed, visual motor integration, sequencing ability, short-term memory

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Psychosocial Complications in Pediatric Cancer Survivors

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Absence from school
Frequent medical appointments
Hospitalizations
Social isolation
Increased sense of physical fragility
Vulnerability manifested by hypochondria or phobic behaviors
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Medical Goals with Cancer Surveillance

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Early recognition & treatment of late effects
Improve QOL
Decrease healthcare costs

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Psycho-Social Goals with Cancer Surveillance

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Establish “new normal”
Social life
School & work

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Surveillance Caveats
Over Screening: undue fear, unnecessary screening, high costs Under screening: missed late effects, missed early intervention, missed chance to minimize morbidity, long run have higher healthcare costs
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What every survivor should know
``` What kind of cancer they had What kind of chemo they received What kind & how much radiation they received Any adjunct therapy Name of med & rad oncologist ```
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Routine Monitoring with CNS Radiation in Pediatric Patients
Growth: height, weight, growth velocity, scoliosis screening, growth hormone testing Neuro-psych screening yearly
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Routine Monitoring with Chest Radiation in Pediatric Patients
Thyroid monitoring PFTs Cardiac workup for cardiac toxicity Breast CA monitoring
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Routine Monitoring with Abdominal/pelvic Radiation in Pediatric Patients
Renal: UA, CMP, eGFR, blood pressure, renal US, cystoscopy Males: testicular size, semen analysis, testosterone levels, FSH & LH levels Females: detailed menstrual history, FSH & estrogen levels, uterine US
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Low Risk for Cardiac Toxicity in Pediatric Patients
Anthracyclines 5 y.o. at treatment
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Moderate Risk for Cardiac Toxicity in Pediatric Patients
Radiation to chest or neck Anthracyclines 250-400 mg Age
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High Risk for Cardiac Toxicity in Pediatric Patients
Anthracyclines + radiatin to chest Anthracyclines > 400 mg Pre-existing cardiac disease + anthracyclines
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Goals of Follow Up Care in Adults
Prevent premature mortality Prevent/detect early physiologic or psychosocial sources of morbidity Management of co-morbidities Screen for 2nd cancers
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Surveillance After Breast Cancer
``` Recurrence Secondary CA PE Psychosocial Other considerations ```
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Recurrence Surveillance After Breast Cancer
Monthly SBE CBE every 6 months for 5 years then annually Mammogram annually
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Secondary Cancer Surveillance After Breast Cancer
Increased risk for ipsilateral & contralateral breast CA, ovarian & colorectal CA
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PE Surveillance After Breast Cancer
Lymphedema Premature menopause Osteoporosis Uterine CA
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Psychosocial Surveillance After Breast Cancer
``` Distress about risk of recurrence Sexuality Body image Depression Anxiety ```
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Other Considerations for Surveillance After Breast Cancer
Assess age at diagnosis Family cancer history Referral for genetic counseling Annual pelvic Screening for colorectal & cervical cancer Pneumococcal & influenza vaccinations Assess Psychosocial function
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Surveillance After Prostate Cancer
``` Recurrence Secondary cancers PE Psychosocial Other considerations ```
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Recurrence Surveillance After Prostate Cancer
Clinical evaluation PSA every 6 months for 5 years, then annually DRE annually
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Secondary Cancer Surveillance After Prostate Cancer
Increased risk of bladder CA
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PE Surveillance After Prostate Cancer
Sexual dysfunction Bowel/urinary incontinence Radiation proctitis Diarrhea
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Psychosocial Surveillance After Prostate Cancer
Depression | Anxiety
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Other Considerations for Surveillance After Prostate Cancer
``` Asses age at diagnosis Family cancer history Referral for genetic counseling Colorectal cancer screening Pneumococcal & influenze vaccinations Assess psychosocial function ```
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Surveillance After Colorectal Cancer
``` Recurrence Secondary Cancers PE Psychosocial Other considerations ```
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Recurrence Surveillance After Colorectal Cancer
CEA Clinical exam every 3 months for 2 years, then 6 months for 3-5 years CT scan every 3-6 months for 2 years, then every 6-12 months for total of 5 years Colonoscopy after 1 year, then 3 years, then 5 years
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Secondary Cancer Surveillance After Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer at a different site
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PE Surveillance After Colorectal Cancer
``` Ostomy care Rectal incontinence Radiation proctitis Diarrhea Adhesions ```
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Psychosocial Surveillance After Colorectal Cancer
Sexuality Body image Depression
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Other Considerations for Surveillance After Colorectal Cancer
Assess family cancer history for FAP & HNPCC Refer for genetic counseling & assessment Breast & cervical cancer screening Pneumococcal & influenza vaccinations Assess psychosocial functions

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