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The INTEGRIS Health Cancer Institute, a leader and trusted provider of cancer care, is excited to announce the opening of its new Oncology Survivorship Clinic. The clinic is designed to offer comprehensive follow-up care, addressing the unique needs of individuals as they transition from active cancer treatment to life after treatment.

The Oncology Survivorship Clinic is dedicated to helping cancer survivors navigate the long-term effects of treatment, monitor their health and improve their quality of life through follow-up visits.

Cancer survivors often face unique health concerns after their last round of treatment, including potential long-term side effects, risk of recurrence and emotional distress. The Oncology Survivorship Clinic provides a vital resource for individuals who have finished their cancer treatment, offering personalized, multidisciplinary care to help them navigate life after cancer.

“We understand that the journey doesn’t end when cancer treatment finishes. Survivors face an entirely new set of challenges, and it’s crucial that they continue to receive specialized care throughout their recovery,” said Brian Geister, M.D., a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist at the INTEGRIS Health Cancer Institute. “Our goal is to provide patients with a supportive, compassionate environment where they can access the care, resources and education they need to maintain their health and thrive after treatment.”

The clinic’s comprehensive services include:

• Follow-Up Care: Survivors receive regular check-ups to monitor for long-term side effects, recurrence and overall health. These visits include screenings, lab work and assessments tailored to the patient’s individual needs.
• Physical and Mental Health Support: The clinic provides guidance on managing common long-term side effects of cancer treatments, such as fatigue, pain and neuropathy. Mental health support, including counseling and stress management, is offered to help survivors cope with emotional challenges.
• Lifestyle and Wellness: The clinic offers resources on maintaining healthy lifestyles, including exercise programs, nutritional counseling, physical intimacy and education on managing stress and maintaining mental wellness.
• Coordination with Other Health Care Providers: The INTEGRIS Health Oncology Survivorship Clinic works closely with oncologists, primary care physicians and other specialists to ensure patients receive integrated, holistic care.

“Our clinic’s goal is not just to manage health outcomes, but to empower our patients to live healthy, fulfilling lives after cancer,” said Mouziane Deeb, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant with the INTEGRIS Health Cancer Survivorship Center. “Survivorship care is just as important as treatment, and we are excited to provide this invaluable resource to our community.”

The clinic serves as a vital resource for patients who have completed their cancer treatment, offering a continuity of care that is essential for their ongoing health and peace of mind. Dr. Geister emphasized, “Cancer survival isn’t just about overcoming the disease - it’s about ensuring long-term wellness. The Oncology Survivorship Clinic provides survivors with the resources and expertise they need to take control of their health and live their best lives after treatment.”

For more information about the INTEGRIS Health Oncology Survivorship Clinic or to schedule an appointment, please visit integrishealth.org/cancer center or call 877-811-4246.