Specialties

Primary Care Cancer Survivorship Program

Primary Care Cancer Survivorship Program of Western New England (PCCSP/WNE)

Springfield /Enfield Medical Associates

As a society we spend a lot of time and effort fundraising for cancer research. The goal of cancer research is to find cures.

If this research is successful, what is the result? We have cancer survivors.

The Primary Care Cancer Survivorship Program of Western Massachusetts (PCCSP/WNE) is a component of the primary care division of Springfield Medical Associates. It’s purpose is to provide primary care services and coordinate survivorship services to cancer survivors and their caregivers. Active cancer treatment continues with your oncologist. We will work closely with your oncology team as you transition from active cancer treatment to primary care survivorship care.

We have first hand experience caring for cancer survivors. Let us help you.

Please take some time to explore the links on this site. They are educational and empowering.

American Cancer Society: Survivorship during and after treatment

National Cancer Institute

National Cancer Institute: Office of Cancer Survivorship

Cancer and Careers

Livestrong: Care Plan

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

Journey Forward

Survivor Journeys

Cancer Survivorship in Primary Care

National Cancer Survivorship Resource Center Toolkit

Cancer Survivorship Care Guidelines:

Colorectal Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer

Nutritional Information for Cancer Patients and Survivors:

http://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2015/04/the-best-foods-and-diet-for-cancer-treatment-and-survivorship/

Legal Information for Cancer Patients and Survivors:

https://disabilityrightslegalcenter.org/cancer-legal-resource-center

Support Groups: (Click on group to be linked)

Blood Cancer Support Groups (Agawam, MA and Enfield, CT)

Cancer Caregiver Support Group

Breast Cancer Support Group

Bereavement Support Group

Take a look at this content on Practice Update:  

http://www.practiceupdate.com/content/increased-risk-of-colorectal-cancer-after-prostate-cancer/35922/15/11/1

Articles:

Masslive – Dr. Jay Burton seeks to improve lives of fellow cancer survivors

Upcoming Events: (click on event to be linked)

SMA Locations

Springfield, Massachusetts

Phone: 413-739-5676
Fax: 413-733-5860
Toll Free: 1-800-541-8374

Enfield, Connecticut

Phone: 860-741-6058
Fax: 413-733-5860

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