Full Text: American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Survivorship Care Guidelines (2014)
The guidelines were developed by a multidisciplinary expert workgroup using current evidence and expert consensus. Existing guidelines for health promotion, surveillance for prostate cancer recurrence, screening for second primary cancers, and symptom management were referenced when available. The guidelines discuss recommendations for health promotion, surveillance for prostate cancer recurrence, screening for second primary cancers, assessment and management of physical and psychosocial long-term and late effects of prostate cancer and its treatment, and care coordination.
Access full text of current ACS Guidelines for Prostate Cancer Survivorship Care.
Quick Look: Chart of American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Survivorship Care Guidelines
View summary charts of ACS Guidelines for surveillance for prostate cancer recurrence, screening for second primary cancers, assessment and management of physical and psychosocial long-term and late effects of prostate cancer and its treatment, health promotion, and care coordination.
American Cancer Society Survivorship Care Guidelines App
Download this free smartphone app for clinicians to help ensure optimal clinical follow-up care of adult post-treatment cancer survivors.
The National Cancer Survivorship Resource Center Toolkit – Implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cancer Survivorship Care
Download a free copy of this toolkit that includes resources to help implement the American Cancer Society cancer survivorship care guidelines, information on training opportunities for primary care providers, and patient materials to help activate cancer survivors to be full participants in their survivorship care.
Spotlight on Prostate Cancer Survivorship: Clinical Follow-Up Care for Primary Care Providers
Access a free 1-hour online module describing long-term and late effects of prostate cancer and its treatment and how to care for prostate cancer survivors as outlined in the American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Survivorship Care Guidelines. Free CE credits are available to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses.
Clinician’s Information Source: Prescription for Cancer Information
Download a free copy of this tool that helps health care professionals talk to survivors about resources available in their office or clinic, in the community, online, and over the phone.
For Your Patients: CA Patient Page
View the Patient Page, “Prostate Cancer Survivorship Guidelines.”
For Your Patients: Life After Treatment Guide
Download a free copy of this quick, easy-to-read guide that helps cancer survivors and their caregivers understand the various aspects of the survivorship journey. The guide includes trusted resources for survivorship information and tips on how to communicate with health care providers.