Andreas Charalambous, Chair Department of Nursing at Cyprus University of Technology, shared on LinkedIn:
“Cancer Survivorship.
It was a great pleasure to present at Sociedade Brasileira de Oncologia Clínica – SBOC 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, sharing perspectives and bringing the The Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) experience on an increasingly important dimension of cancer care: Cancer Survivorship.
My first lecture, ‘What Every Survivorship Program Should Deliver,‘ emphasized that high-quality survivorship care must go far beyond monitoring patients after treatment. It should support survivors in transitioning from active cancer treatment to lifelong health, recovery, and the best possible quality of life.
At its core, an effective survivorship program should deliver:
- Proactive rather than reactive care.
- Personalized rather than one-size-fits-all services.
- Integrated rather than fragmented care.
- Equitable rather than access-dependent care.
- Measurable outcomes rather than activity-based metrics.
The second lecture, ‘Models of Survivorship Care: What Works, What Fails, What Scales,’ explored the different approaches to delivering survivorship care and the opportunities and challenges associated with each.
The key message is that there is no single best model for everyone. The most effective approach must reflect patient complexity, cancer type, treatment history, individual risk, and available resources.
While a universally applicable model may not be feasible, a risk-stratified, nurse-coordinated, shared-care model appears particularly promising. By bringing together oncology, primary care, nursing, and multidisciplinary supportive services, it offers a practical framework for delivering personalized, high-quality, coordinated care at the right time and to the right patient.
Ultimately, we need to move beyond simply helping people survive cancer. We must build sustainable models of care that help people live well beyond cancer.
Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation and to exchange ideas with colleagues committed to advancing cancer care.”
About SBOC 2026
The XXVII Brazilian Congress of Clinical Oncology (SBOC 2026) took place on November 5–7, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Organized by the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology, the congress brought together national and international oncology experts, researchers and healthcare professionals to explore the latest scientific advances, emerging technologies and innovative therapeutic approaches. Under the theme ‘The State of the Art in Oncology: Inspiration and Precision,’ the event highlighted the importance of integrating scientific innovation, precision medicine and individualized patient care.
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