Transitions Survivorship Program
The completion of active treatment is more than a significant milestone. It also marks the beginning of your ongoing recovery. As we partnered with you throughout your diagnosis and active treatment, we will continue to help you on your journey through recovery. The Transitions: Choices in Recovery program is designed to do just that. Our goal is to help you live with, through and beyond cancer, and assist you in your return to wellness.
As you complete active treatment, your oncologist will prepare a summary of your cancer treatment and make recommendations for appropriate future testing and screening. With your permission, your personal care plan will be shared with your primary care physician. You will meet with Deanna Xistris, APRN, AOCN, to review a summary of your treatment and discuss recommendations for positive lifestyle changes including nutrition, and exercise. Fran Becker, LCSW, OSW-C will also meet with you to discuss your goals, any concerns you might have and to review psychosocial support services available to you. You will also have access to a number of programs and activities offered throughout the year to support you in your recovery.
Moving On
Thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Connecticut Challenge, a non-profit organization that supports cancer survivorship programs across the state, Stamford Hospital now offers Moving On, a special aspect of Transitions designed for patients 40 and younger who often face a variety of unique issues following a cancer diagnosis.
A seminar series will help address practical issues, psychosocial needs, lifestyle changes and specific coping strategies. Activities offered to Moving On participants will be tailored for survivors but with a special emphasis on programs for young children and families.
For more information or to make an appointment please call
1-877-233-WELL (9355).