Evolution of survivorship in lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia: Metamorphosis of the field into long term follow-up care

Recent advancements in cancer care, coupled with early detection and an aging population have resulted in significant growth of cancer survivors. Long term follow up of such survivors is essential given the heightened risk for development of late effects such as secondary neoplasms, cardiovascular disease or psychosocial dysfunction among others. As more patients with hematologic malignancies are cured or managed over protracted periods of time, awareness of such issues is paramount for the practicing clinicians for optimal patient management.
Source: Blood Reviews - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research