Survivorship

Helping cancer survivors in New Orleans

Touro is dedicated to providing cancer survivors with the support they need to readjust to life after cancer treatment. Whether you recently completed cancer treatment or are a long-term survivor, we provide resources to help you transition from treatment to recovery. Our cancer survivorship program has helped many people finish their cancer journey. Our survivorship program offers cancer survivors access to experienced oncology providers as well as support services, wellness initiatives, and a large support community.

Patient support offerings

Through our program, cancer patients can take advantage of:

• Nutrition guides
• Psychosocial support
• Pain management resources
• Customized physical, occupational, and speech therapies
• Smoking cessation resources
• Complimentary support group meetings

Additional patient resources

For your benefit, Touro has compiled a list of books and resources that may be of assistance while you transition from treatment to recovery.

• American Cancer Society (ACS)—Cancer Survivorship Network
• Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC)—Cancer Survivorship Resources
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—Cancer Survivors
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)—Office of Cancer Survivorship
• National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)—Cancer Survival Toolbox
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)—Survivorship: Living with and Beyond Cancer

Take a look at our upcoming survivorship events.