The SCP provides a two-fold answer to the question: What is my roadmap once treatment ends to me get back in the swing of life? Part one: A summary of my cancer trip so my future healthcare providers will know what I’ve experienced; and Part two: Your guide to identifying changes in your mind and body over time that might be influenced by your cancer trip, and how to prevent and manage those changes.
Your SCP will help each of your medical providers-gynecologist, internist, family physician, rheumatologist, endocrinologist, cardiologist, etc.-know what treatment regimens you had and understand how your cancer treatment may impact future medical problems, psychological problems, or emotional problems…days after treatment ends, or years later.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer examples here…