Survivorship Program
For many cancer survivors, both the disease and treatment have long-lasting or late-onset effects. Our Fred Hutch Survivorship Program offers support, consultation and education for years after cancer treatment is over.
The Survivorship Program enables survivors to take an active role in their renewed health and teaches them how to educate their family members and healthcare team about their needs.
Clinical Care
We offer a Survivorship Clinic to help survivors understand their cancer diagnosis and treatment, address the chronic effects of cancer and its therapy, provide monitoring recommendations to allow for early identification of treatment-related sequelae and promote health-protective behaviors.
Events and Education
Education and community are important aspects of life as a cancer survivor. We host events and lectures throughout the year for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, family, and health care professionals.
These events share our expertise and provide educational opportunities to healthcare providers working with patients after cancer treatment. Opportunities include continuing medical education and publications and presentations on current survivorship issues.
Research
Survivorship research being conducted at Fred Hutch, University of Washington, and Seattle Children’s examines and addresses the long- and short-term physical, psychological, social and economic effects of cancer and its treatment. Studies can involve survivors themselves as well as care givers and family members.
As part of our research program, all patients entering survivorship care complete questionnaires about their physical, emotional and medical experiences. We use these surveys to determine eligible survivors and invite them to participate in research projects.
Survivorship Program Staff
Scott Baker, M.D.
Dr. Baker joined the Survivorship Program as director in February of 2009. He works with pediatric bone marrow transplant patients and also leads the pediatric survivorship program at Seattle Children’s.
Sheri Ballard, M.P.H.
Ms. Ballard is a project manager for the Survivorship Program. She manages research studies for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
Joli Bartell, B.S.
Ms. Bartell is the project coordinator for outreach activities and events for the Survivorship Program.
Neel Bhatt, M.D., M.B.B.S., M.P.H.
Dr. Bhatt is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist. He is an expert in cancer survivorship and cares for adult long-term survivors of pediatric cancer and transplantation.
Eric Chow, M.D., M.P.H.
Dr. Chow serves as the co-director of the Survivorship Program. He sees pediatric cancer survivors at Seattle Children’s and also adult long-term survivors of pediatric cancer at Fred Hutch.
Lauren Clarke Beaber
Ms. Clarke Beaber is a clinical research coordinator for the Survivorship Program. She coordinates studies for pediatric and adult cancer survivors.
Debra Loacker, R.N.
Ms. Loacker joined the Survivorship Program in March of 2009. She creates the patient treatment summaries and supports the nurse practitioners by providing lab and test results.
Emily Jo Rajotte, M.P.H.
Ms. Rajotte began her work with the Center in 2005. As Program Operations Director, her work includes writing grant applications, launching new clinical services and collaborating with other organizations.
LIVESTRONG at The YMCA
Since 2008, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA has been a safe, comfortable place for participants to build companionship with others affected by cancer and share stories and inspiration.
During the 12-week program, participants meet twice a week for 90 minutes. They use traditional exercise methods to ease back into fitness and help maintain a healthy weight. Topics include:
- Building muscle mass and strength
- Increasing flexibility and endurance
- Improving confidence and self-esteem
Participants also learn about wellness, stress reduction techniques and how to continue healthful habits after the program has ended.
Resources
National Cancer Care Resources
American Cancer Society
Source for news, information, and support.
Cancer Care
The oldest and largest nonprofit agency offering cancer support and information.
Cancer Hope Network
One-on-one patient and family support.
Cancervive
Support, education, and advocacy information.
LIVESTRONG Foundation
Cancer awareness, education, and support.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Research, education and patient services for all blood cancers.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Free resources and materials for all cancer types.
National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship
Advocating for quality cancer care and empowering survivors.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Health information and resources.
Mesothelioma Guide
Education and support for Mesothelioma survivors.
Washington State Cancer Care Resources
Cancer Lifeline
Programs, support groups, classes, activities and presentations aimed at optimizing the quality of life for cancer patients and cancer survivors and their families, friends, co-workers and caregivers.
Crisis Line of Seattle
206.461.3222
Cancer Pathways
Free support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events in a nonresidential, home-like setting.
Team Survivor Northwest
A broad range of fitness and health education programs to enable women cancer survivors, in any stage of treatment or recovery and at any fitness level.
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
800.562.6900
Free assistance and education to consumers regarding insurance questions, including the authority to investigate formal complaints against insurers and agents, and enforce insurance law.
Contact the Survivorship Program
Mailing Address
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
PO Box 19024, Mail stop LF-268
Seattle, WA 98109
To schedule a clinic appointment, call 206.606.6100 and ask to schedule with the Survivorship Clinic.