Cancer Survivorship
After a cancer diagnosis many patients say it feels like they're entering a new reality. Our first priority at the Lee Health Cancer Institute is assisting you in making a smooth transition from cancer diagnosis to treatment and survivorship.
No matter which stage of survivorship you are in our oncology team will assist you in any questions that arise. Adjusting to new physical and emotional changes, treatment side effects, and family problems is what many cancer survivors say is difficult adapting to. We provide to you a thorough survivorship care plan. A summary of the plan includes:
- Diagnosis summary - diagnosis date, cancer stage, type, location
- Family history of cancer
- Cancer screenings and treatments
- Regimen, drug dose, cycles, and clinical trial information
- Surgery procedure
- Nutrition and dietary list
- Activity Recommendations
Addressing Fear of Recurrence
Feeling fearful is normal, a cancer reoccurrence may happen to you after treatment ends. Stay with the survivorship care plan your primary care provided and ask any questions to the specialists you may see. Some ways to cope with the fear of cancer recurrence includes:
- Join a support group
- Follow your cancer care survivorship plan
- Ask questions to your oncologist
- Spend time with family and friends
- Recognize your feelings and emotions
June is National Cancer Survivors Month!
Join us for an afternoon of lunch and a panel discussion led by cancer survivors to celebrate your story, your journey, and your survivorship. Come together with others in a relaxed setting to discuss your challenges and your triumphs, your ongoing concerns, and anything else you feel like sharing.
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An event dedicated to cancer survivors like you.
When: Noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5
Where: Lee Health Coconut Point Healthy Life Center
23450 Via Coconut Point Estero, FL 33928
Please RSVP: Call 239-468-0050
Find Events And A Cancer Support Group
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Cancer Support Groups
Cancer support groups are gatherings that provide a secure environment for those impacted by the disease to talk about their feelings and experiences with other cancer patients.
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Events At Regional Cancer Center
Events at the Lee Health Regional Cancer Center in Fort Myers, FL. Events may be in person or virtual and subject to change. We provide treatment and cancer care to our patients in Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Fort Myers.
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Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Cancer Clinic - Bonita Health Center
3501 Health Center Blvd Estero, FL 34135
Southwest Florida Cancer Care
When faced with a cancer diagnosis, it's common to feel scared and overwhelmed. That's why our nurse navigators are here to help alleviate stress by guiding patients through their cancer treatment plans.
