Survivorship Resources and Services

The Survivorship Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center works with a multidisciplinary team to provide a whole-person approach to patient care during and after cancer treatment. Learn more about the patient-centered services and resources offered by our program:

Cardio-oncology Program (Temple Health)
Helps manage heart conditions that have been triggered or worsened by cancer therapy; treats pre-existing heart problems before cancer therapy begins; and assists in treating cancers of the heart

Community Events
Events in the area that spotlight services and support, fundraising efforts, bringing together cancer patients and families, and more

Counseling & Emotional Support
Dealing with the long-term effects of cancer or its treatment, or offering support to other patients just starting their journey

• Patient-to-Patient Network: Phone-based patient support program that matches survivors with new patients who have the same type of cancer or similar treatment
• Pastoral Care: For interfaith-based spiritual/religious support, please contact our social work department
• Psycho-Oncology and Psychological Support Programs: To address issues like anxiety, fear of recurrence (cancer coming back), PTSD, sleep disorders and much more
• Social Work Services: To help patients deal with their emotions and concerns during all phases of cancer treatment and survivorship
• Support Groups: Free services in support of recovery for multiple cancer conditions

Education and Guides
More information and support for survivorship

• The Lippincott Resource and Education Center (REC): Patient and family learning center located at Fox Chase and staffed by health educators
  • REC Virtual Patient and Community Education Series: Free online monthly education sessions presented by providers and staff, covering a wide range of cancer-related and other health topics. Sessions are also recorded and posted for viewing anytime
  • REConline: Searchable online collection of survivorship information and resources from trusted sources
• Resources for Caregivers: How to care for a loved one who has cancer and care for yourself at the same time
• Survivorship Care for Healthy Living (NCCN)
• Survivorship Care for Cancer-Related Late and Long-Term Effects (NCCN)

Financial Services
Financial counseling for survivors facing large treatment-related costs, along with billing questions and health insurance information

Genetic Testing and Counseling/Risk Assessment
Clinical and genetic evaluation and testing, screening, and cancer risk-reduction services

Health and Wellness

• Nutrition Support and Counseling: Guidance, education, meal planning and more from an expert team of registered dietitians
• Integrative Care: A mind/body/spirit approach to healing
  • Music wellness: Contact Pamela Handelsman, PsyD, 215-214-3940
• Comprehensive Disease Screening Program
• Exercise Guides (PDFs): American College of Sports Medicine
  • Being Active When You Have Cancer
  • Sit Less, Move More
  • Being Active As We Get Older
  • Staying Active Even When Feeling Frail

LGBTQ Health (Temple Health)
Supported by LGBTQ Affirming Care Providers – specially trained doctors, nurses and Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) who share a mission of providing care that meets the health needs of the LGBTQ community

Lymphedema Treatment Program
Complete decongestive physiotherapy (CDP) to treat lymphedema patients who have persistent swelling, usually in the arm or leg, as a side effect of cancer treatment

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 
Maximizing recovery of physical functions for return to everyday activities at home and work

• Occupational Therapy: Designed to help cancer patients achieve their maximum level of independent living, both physically and psychologically
• Physical Therapy: Promotes strength, range of motion, endurance, and efficient and safe gait and balance
• Cancer Fatigue Program: Group exercise, talks and mindfulness sessions for cancer patients with diminished concentration and energy levels even after treatment ends

Sexual Health

• Men’s Sexual Health/Erectile Dysfunction: Clinical support of issues surrounding sexual health regardless of relationship to cancer treatment
• Women’s Menopausal and Sexual Health Program: Clinical support to address menopausal changes, sexuality/intimacy and more, as well as survivorship gynecologic visits
• Sharon Schwartz Oncofertility Program: For patients who may have fertility issues caused by cancer treatment; provides counseling/information, coordinates referrals to specialists, and identifies sources of financial assistance for fertility preservation efforts

Speech Pathology
Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventions related to vocal pathologies, voice rehabilitation, oral motor and speech dysfunctions, and more

• Common therapies: Swallowing therapy, speech therapy, voice therapy, and Mild Cognitive Impairment Program
• Voice, Airway and Swallowing Center

Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care Program
Providing relief from pain and other distressing symptoms while being mindful of patient and family needs, values, beliefs and cultures

Tobacco Treatment
Support with smoking cessation to prevent negative effects on cancer treatment

If you have more questions about the resources and services of the Fox Chase Survivorship Program, talk to your doctor or APC, or call 888-369-2427.