The need to train PCPs, gynecologists, primary care NPs, internal medicine providers and others who are in the community setting and caring for patients for their chronic illnesses or to promote wellness is paramount to a cancer survivorship program functioning well.
As mentioned in Part I of this article, medical schools and nursing schools have not incorporated cancer survivorship care into the educational program of chronic illnesses and this must change. We cannot wait for this to happen however and must press forward today with providing education for those who are out in practice currently.
