As is now well known, the numbers of cancer survivors has increased considerably
over the past decade and with aging trends in the population there is every reason
to assume that this number will increase. Conditional survival rates, which provide
a more dynamic prediction of survival for patients who have gone through initial
treatment and continue to live several years post-diagnosis,1,2 indicate higher votes of
survival than convential data. This is great news for those afflicted with the illness and
for their loved ones. It also provides positive evidence that innovative approaches for
detection and management of these disorders are beginning to make a difference
in saving lives. Yet, those who make it through the maze of detection, treatment,
and management continue to experience problems. Often they are left to fend for
themselves with these challenges. While much work has been done over the past
decade to help those who have moved on to subsequent phases of living with cancer,
there is much more that needs to be done. This handbook was developed with the
intent of providing a foundation for health professionals from multiple