Wellness Beyond Cancer Program

Overview

The Wellness Beyond Cancer Program (WBCP) supports people with a history of breast, colorectal or endometrial cancer.

The program helps patients move from hospital-based care to follow-up with their primary health care team, which may include a nurse practitioner, general practitioner or family doctor.

Depending on the stage of your cancer and the extent of side effects from treatment, you may continue seeing a nurse practitioner at the Cancer Centre before full discharge. Shared care with your primary provider continues during this time.

Once you are in the WBCP, your provider can refer you back to the Cancer Program if needed.

Personal needs survey

Every patient will be asked to complete a personal needs survey. Your answers to this survey will help identify any ongoing concerns or side effects from active cancer treatment. Moderate to severe issues will be included in your Survivorship Care Plan (see below) and shared with your care team. That team will be your main contact in helping you manage any needs you have now that you are done your active cancer treatment(s).

Services

Our services include:

Survivorship care plan (SCP)

A registered nurse will create a personalized plan that includes your diagnosis, treatment summary, follow-up recommendations and health promotion tips. You and your primary provider will both receive a copy. Use this information to be an active participant in your care.

Education and resources

You’ll receive a follow-up booklet and other materials tailored to your needs. 

Group education session

You’ll be invited to a session covering survivorship care, symptoms to watch for, screening programs, side effect management and community resources. There will be time to ask questions. 