Surviving Cancer, Living Life
Surviving Cancer, Living Life was launched in 2008 and continues to
manage in excess of 100 patients
Similar to the OwnHealth programme, the Surviving Cancer
Living Life is a proactive telephone based cancer survivorship
service provided by specially trained oncology nurses (known as
Care Managers) who utilise motivational interviewing to support
patients recovering from breast or prostate cancer.
The Surviving Cancer Living Life project exemplifies how
fundamental elements of the OwnHealth programme can be successfully
extended beyond traditional long term condition management. The
programme was initiated as a jointly funded partnership between
Guy's & St Thomas' Charity and Pfizer Health Solutions in May
2008. Its design and operation was made possible through a
partnership between Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and
Pfizer Health Solutions. The objective of the programme was to
improve support and provide access to information for cancer
survivors after active treatment. The Care Managers are employed by
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and work in a support
centre within Guy's and St Thomas' hospital. Click here to read
more about the Surviving Cancer Living Life project.
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