The
cure doesn’t
end when the treatment does.
Today, between 60 and 70% of all children with
childhood cancers are cured of their disease. Which means there
are now many long-term survivors in need of follow-up care. And
which is why Tomorrows Children’s
Fund developed Cure and Beyond, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary
program designed to help children live life after treatment.
We recognize that while those who’ve conquered cancer no longer
wear wigs, fight mouth sores, or exhibit the outward signs of their
disease, they are forever changed by their experience battling it.
Moreover, we know that depending on age at diagnosis, type of malignancy
and the treatment used, these children may face medical, emotional,
social and psychological issues as they continue in life. Growth
problems. Endocrine abnormalities. Secondary tumors. Cardiac, pulmonary,
renal and hepatic dysfunction. Learning disabilities. Fertility issues.
Difficulty with career choices and insurability. They’re all
challenges that may be encountered by survivors of childhood cancer.
And they’re all addressed through Cure and Beyond.
Located in a neutral setting away from the hospital
to allow patients to separate from their time spent fighting cancer,
this program features a multi-disciplinary team that includes specialists
in:
Together, these caring experts provide regular
follow-up assessments of disease status and lifetime monitoring
of patient’s medical
and psychosocial health. Our aim is to address all aspects of survivors’ health
with top-notch, compassionate care. Our hope is that in this way,
we can ensure the highest quality of life for children who have already
lived through more than most of us.
Tomorrows Children’s Fund is proud to be part of this important
service for survivors of pediatric cancer. As more children overcome
this once invincible disease, we’ll continue to seek new ways
to meet their special needs. |
