The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has made recommendations for four essential components of survivorship care. Which of the following are actual recommendations? (Select all that apply.)
a. Prevention and detection of new and recurrent cancers
b. Surveillance for cancer spread, recurrence, or second cancers
c. Cessation of noncancer follow-up and care
d. Intervention for consequences of cancer and its treatment
e. Coordination between specialists and primary care providers
A, B, D, E
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has made recommendations for four essential components of survivorship care: (1) prevention and detection of new cancers and recurrent cancer; (2) surveillance for cancer spread, recurrence, or second cancers; (3) intervention for consequences of cancer and its treatment (e.g., medical problems, symptoms, psychological distress); and (4) coordination between specialists and primary care providers.
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