For Health Care Professionals

This page provides numerous cancer-related resources for health care professionals. For information about cancer types, treatment, and clinical trials, as well as links to other NCI resources, please go to the NCI homepage.

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Guidelines

American Cancer Society’s Survivorship Care Guidelines

Find detailed recommendations about nutrition and physical activity, cancer testing, management of side effects, and coordination of care.

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Clinical Practice Follow-Up Guidelines

Learn about ASCO’s practice recommendations for specific areas of cancer.

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Get information about follow-up procedures used to monitor cancer survivors. Cancer Center guidelines are discussed for 15 different disease sites.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines for Survivorship

The NCCN survivorship guidelines focus on eight common impacts of cancer diagnosis and treatment, and include a sample assessment tool. NCCN is an alliance of 23 cancer centers around the country.

Long-Term Follow-Up Guidelines for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancers

The Children’s Oncology Group Long-Term Follow-Up Guidelines for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancers (COG LTFU Guidelines) are a resource for healthcare professionals who provide ongoing care to survivors of pediatric malignancies.

Additional Information

Additional information regarding guidelines for follow-up care

Helpful Resources

ASCO Treatment Summary and Survivorship Care Plan (PDF)

Download this survivorship care plan template, treatment summary and follow-up care plan, to enhance communication and coordination of care for the survivor.

PDQ Cancer Information Summaries: Supportive Care

Find descriptions of the cause and treatment of common complications of cancer, such as pain and nausea/vomiting.

Coping with Cancer: Supportive and Palliative Care

Find answers to many commonly asked questions about supportive and palliative care.

Facing Forward Series

Designed to educate cancer survivors, family members, and health care providers about the challenges associated with life after cancer treatment.

News and Highlights

View recent cancer survivorship news.

Evidence-Based Cancer Control Programs

Search this database of evidence-based cancer control programs, designed to provide program planners and public health practitioners with access to program materials.

Support for Caregivers

Providing care and support during cancer treatment can be difficult. Find resources for people who are helping a friend or family member through cancer diagnosis and treatment.