Survivorship
The Closer to Free Fund provides funding to our Survivorship Clinic at Smilow Cancer Hospital, which is available to all cancer survivors. The Survivorship Clinic is the first dedicated, multidisciplinary resource for cancer survivors in the State of Connecticut to provide patients and their families with vital information on cancer prevention, wellness, supportive services and the latest health research related to cancer survivorship. The Survivorship Clinic provides dedicated support services for cancer survivors with a focus on the prevention, detection and treatment of complications resulting from cancer treatment. These services include:
- Personalized wellness education and follow-up planning
- Psychosocial support for survivors and their families
- Nutritional counseling
- Exercise and fitness recommendations