STEP 5: Care after initial treatment and recovery
Ongoing assessment of the effects of treatment-related menopause is required. Cancer survivors should be provided with the following.
Treatment summary (provide a copy to the woman/carer and her general practitioner) outlining:
- diagnostic tests performed and results
- tumour characteristics
- type and date of treatment(s)
- interventions and treatment plans from other health professionals
- supportive care services provided
- contact information for key care providers.
Follow-up care plan (provide a copy to the woman/carer and her general practitioner) outlining:
- medical follow-up required (tests, ongoing surveillance)
- care plans for managing the late effects of treatment
- a process for rapid re-entry to medical services for suspected recurrence.
Communication – lead clinician to:
- explain the treatment summary and follow-up care plan to the woman/carer
- inform the woman/carer about secondary prevention and healthy living
- discuss the follow-up care plan with the woman’s general practitioner.