UW Carbone's 24th Annual Fall Cancer Conference: Empowering Survivors. Inspiring Action.
Event Date:
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In-person Location: Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Drive
Cancer survivors face healthcare team issues including poor care coordination, lack of long-term follow-up planning, insufficient provider education on late effects (like heart damage, cognitive issues, infertility), and communication gaps regarding psychosocial needs (fatigue, anxiety, body image, sexuality). Key problems involve fragmented care between oncologists and primary care, navigating financial/logistical burdens, fear of recurrence, and getting tailored advice on exercise and lifestyle, leading to unmet needs for physical and mental wellness.