The past sets the stage for the future: follow-up issues facing long-term cancer survivors.
OBJECTIVE
To discuss current long-term follow-up management, the need for a long-term database, and creative strategies for follow-up care for cancer survivors.


METHODS
Published articles, position statements, and personal experience.


CONCLUSIONS
As the number of long-term cancer survivors increases, there needs to be a wellness-focused and organized approach to long-term follow-up care.


CONCLUSIONS
The responsibility for developing, implementing, evaluating, and following up with long-term cancer survivors remains with the oncology and family practice staff.
Pelusi
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Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016208:Databases, Factual; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012944:Social Support; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*; D013997:Time Factors