MECCC Survivorship Program
Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) offers services to patients with cancer at all stages of their cancer journey, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.
After completion of active cancer treatment, our Survivorship Program continues to provide whole-person support to enhance physical, emotional, spiritual and mental well-being.
MECCC’s survivorship team includes nurse practitioners who are experts in the care of patients with cancer. They possess a wealth of knowledge and experience in the management of chronic symptoms that can occur after cancer treatment. Our nurse practitioners and multidisciplinary care team have helped countless cancer survivors navigate the complicated steps of their cancer journeys. For each survivor, they develop an individualized plan of care that is adapted as needed.
The Survivorship Program provides:
- A dedicated survivorship clinic for in-person visits. In this warm and welcoming environment, survivors receive specialized, ongoing care to manage the physical and psychological effects of cancer and its treatment.
- Wellness, supportive and educational services for survivors and their loved ones
- Monitoring for recurrence of primary cancer
- Personalized treatment and follow-up care plans for survivors
- Screening for new cancers
Our team also provides access to a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including but not limited to:
Mental Health and Wellness Programs
MECCC offers a wide array of mental health and wellness programs tailored to the needs of cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. This includes:
- Free individual counseling for cancer patients, family members and those at risk for cancer
- Smoking Cessation Program
- Referral to a sexual health program
- Creative workshops
- Invitations to educational and social events
Support during and after cancer treatment can make things easier. Our Bronx Oncology Living Daily (BOLD) Buddy Program is there to lend a helping hand. BOLD Buddies are cancer survivors who are dedicated to serving as compassionate companions as you navigate your cancer journey. Whether a patient is recently diagnosed, in treatment or in remission, BOLD Buddies offer much-needed psychological and emotional support. Talking with others who understand and can identify with what you are going through can make all the difference in the world.
To learn more about MECCC’s Health and Wellness programs, click here.
