How to Set Up a Survivorship Program That Fulfills NAPBC Standards

and How to Utilize Integrative Oncology in Breast Cancer Care

Survivorship medicine is emerging in response to the growth of cancer survivors who emerge from treatment with a variety of post treatment challenges. This course will present the building blocks necessary to reach accreditation by NAPBC. In addition to didactic presentations there will be incorporation of practical solutions for building a clinically and financially viable program garnering administrative support for both the record of care and the standards of care needed for accreditation. Survivorship is more than a care plan.

Integrative Oncology is evolving concurrently with cutting edge western medical treatment of breast cancer and is an integral component to survivorship. A holistic and comprehensive approach to breast cancer care is essential to treat the whole patient. Understanding how to support breast cancer patients through their entire journey from biopsy through survivorship and Thrivership is essential in creating a state-of-the-art breast cancer program. This course will provide the knowledge and integrative strategies to manage symptoms, decrease the risk of recurrence and improve patients and providers overall well-being.

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Participants will understand the components of a survivorship program.
• Communicate the value of post cancer treatment support to care providers and administration.
• Develop several methods for incorporating survivorship care plans for patients that meet accreditation standards
• Innovative ideas to increase patient and provider engagement in on going post treatment recovery and risk reduction
• Alleviating the Fear of recurrence- “the most common unmet need among survivors”
• Understand the strategies and science supporting breast cancer risk reduction and Recurrence reduction
• Develop strategies to reduce symptoms of current therapies with a focus on Lymphedema prevention and early detection
• Understand the science and data on Exercise Oncology and Nutrition
• Can we improve our survival if we integrate certain CIM practices? (Complimentary and Integrative)

The American Society of Breast Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.