Survivorship Program
Overview
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Survivorship Program is designed to support cancer survivors after their cancer treatment ends and to guide them through the next stage of their care, including life in cancer remission.
Our goal is to help survivors recover fully, maintain wellness, detect problems early, and move forward with confidence, clarity, and comprehensive support
A cancer diagnosis and the treatment that follows can have a big impact on your life and bring with it many physical and emotional changes. We are here to support you through the next stage of your recovery, ensuring it is as healthy as possible.
The Survivorship Program provides coordinated, long‑term care for individuals who have completed or are nearing completion of cancer treatment. Care begins early and continues well beyond active therapy, in close partnership with your oncology team
You may benefit from cancer survivorship care if you:
- Have completed cancer treatment
- Are transitioning from active oncology care to long‑term follow‑up
- Are experiencing late or long‑term effects of cancer or its treatment
- Wish to focus on long‑term health, prevention, and quality of life after cancer.
How We Support
Our team is here to support you with the physical and emotional effects of cancer and its treatment.
Side effects of cancer treatment may include:
- Fatigue that is associated with treatment and may last after treatment have finished
- Chronic pain, which may be caused by cancer or its treatment
- Cognitive changes
- Menopausal symptoms
- Anxiety, depression or sleep disturbances
- Weight changes
What to Expect
Your first visit to our Survivorship Program may involve:
- Reviewing your cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Discussing long-term complications of cancer and its treatment
- Reviewing your medical and psychological needs
- Coordinating referrals to other specialists when needed
- Discussing cancer recurrence risk and strategies for monitoring your health
- Reviewing genomic information or recommending genetic testing, where applicable
- Providing lifestyle advice
- Developing a personalized follow-up care plan
- Additional evaluations may include cardiac testing, bone density scans, and targeted laboratory assessments when indicated.
Meet Our Team
Teamwork is crucial in cancer care. Our survivorship team works closely with the specialists who have been involved in your care, and we become an integrated part of your ongoing cancer care team.
Working closely with every cancer survivor, we gain unique insights into the challenges and issues you may be facing. These insights allow us to develop a personalized care plan that is tailored to your specific needs.
Our consultant-led team consists of a variety of experts and specialists, including:
- Cancer education specialists
- Dietitians
- Oncologists
- Physiotherapists
- Psychologists
- Rehabilitation specialists.
