Clinical Services for Survivors
Advances in treatment and earlier diagnosis have allowed people with cancer to live longer and better lives. For many cancer survivors there are specific health care needs following treatment. Follow-up care is an important phase in returning to health and monitoring side effects of treatment. The Perini Family Survivors’ Center offers tailored care for survivors of both childhood and adult onset cancers.
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Survivors of Childhood Cancers
The David B. Perini, Jr. Quality of Life Clinic opened at Dana-Farber in 1993 to provide care and advocacy for childhood-cancer survivors, conduct research on the long-term effects of cancer treatments, and offer education and support.
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Survivors of Pediatric Brain Tumors
The Stop & Shop Family Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Outcomes Clinic addresses the long-term needs that survivors of pediatric brain tumors may have, conducts research, and shares knowledge with other centers.
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Survivors of Adult Onset Cancers
Launched in 2005, the Lance Armstrong Foundation Adult Survivorship Clinic provides clinical services for adult onset cancer survivors. Clinical care and research focus on various problems adult survivors may face after cancer treatment.
