Los Angeles, Ca -- May 12, 2010 - An Article On Survivorship Co-Authored By John S. Macdonald, Md, Chief Medical Officer At Aptium Oncology, And Anita Chatigny, Phd, Director Of Oncology Supportive Care Services At Comprehensive Cancer Center At Desert Regional Medical Center, Is Featured In May/June Issue Of Oncology Issues. Oncology Issues Is The Official Journal Of The Association Of Community Cancer Centers And Is Considered The Premier Oncology Publication In The U.S.
Titled Delivering Effective And Meaningful Cancer Survivorship Care, The Article Describes Advances In The Early Detection Of Cancer And More Effective Treatments That Dramatically Increase Survival Rates For Patients. The Growing Emphasis On Cancer Survivorship Underscores The Necessity To Develop And Deliver Comprehensive, Effective And Meaningful Survivorship Care Services, Given The Large And Rapidly Rising Numbers Of Cancer Survivors.
With Survivorship Services Increasingly Becoming A Key Indicator In The Provision Of High-Quality Cancer Care, Los Angeles-Based Aptium Oncology Has Integrated Its Survivorship Program At Some Of The Aptium-Affiliated Cancer Centers In The U.S.
Author Dr. Chatigny States, "Long Before The Institute Of Medicine's Report Brought Attention To The Importance Of Cancer Survivorship, Aptium Oncology Has Worked Continuously To Address The Psychosocial Needs Of Patients Through Its Interdisciplinary Model Of Care And The Integration Of Oncology Supportive Care Services In Medical Practice."
Dr. Macdonald Adds, "I Was Delighted To Assist Dr Chatigny In This Article Which Explores Issues Of Survivorship In Oncology. The Management - Both Medically And Psychosocially - Of Cancer Survivors Is A Progressively Important Issue For All Of Us Who Care For Cancer Patients."
The Article Also Highlights The Psychosocial And Support Services Offered At The Pediatric Cancer Program Within The Cancer Institute At Nyu Langone Medical Center, The Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children's Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders.
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Aptium Oncology, Inc. Is The Premier Solution For Hospitals And Physician Practices Seeking To Develop Or Enhance Their Oncology Programs. With More Than 25 Years Of Experience In Cancer Program Development, The Los Angeles-Based Company Offers Market-Leading Consulting And Management Expertise To Premier Institutions Around The Country, Including Nci-Designated Programs, Academic Medical Centers And Community Providers