Instructional Goals

Users of this module will gain some basic knowledge and understanding of issues regarding cancer patient follow-up.

Instructional Objectives

After completing the content of the module, the user of this module will be able to:

• explain the importance of cancer patient follow-up;
• give the required rate (percentage) for follow-up in programs approved by the COC;
• list the types of cases that can be excluded from follow-up calculations;
• relate briefly a few responsibilities that the cancer committee should take in cancer patient follow-up procedures;
• briefly describe the required data-set items by COC;
• make a list of possible sources used for obtaining follow-up information;
• develop appropriate follow-up letters for different types of contact;
• briefly describe the follow-up process;
• describe how the dual tickler card system is used for cancer patient follow-up; and
• explain the benefits of providing patients with cancer registry brochure.