Table 1.
Components of Care to Consider When Developing Survivorship Care Plans
| Component |
| Account for the fact that some survivors may be at increased risk for other chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease,3 and outline methods to address this risk |
| Assess and address psychosocial needs31 |
| Include information about fertility planning for patients of reproductive age32 |
| Include known side effects (persistent and late occurring) of cancer and cancer treatment29 |
| Include screening guidelines and symptoms of cancer recurrence, including second primaries3 |
| Discuss and incorporate survivors' values and preferences regarding their care31 |
| Use discussions about cancer-related concerns as teachable moments to educate survivors about behavioral changes, such as tobacco cessation, obesity control, and alcohol usage reduction, regarding a variety of health issues3,29 |