In this picture: Dr. Chasse Bailey-Dorton, Medical Director, and Mariana Arnaut, CEO
As we celebrate Cancer Research Day, an often-overlooked challenge remains: survivorship care. Survivorship is not just about surviving beyond a cancer diagnosis; it’s about patients being able to live fully in a world forever changed by it.
Over the past decades, the number of cancer survivors has grown exponentially, an indicator to advancements in early detection and treatment. However, this progress brings new responsibilities for healthcare and society as a whole. Survivors face long-term physical, emotional, and mental challenges that often fall outside the scope of traditional oncology care.
Research shows that many survivors experience ongoing health issues, ranging from fatigue to cognitive impairments. Survivors also have a higher risk of recurrence and chronic conditions. Unfortunately, our current healthcare system is not fully equipped to support these patients. There’s a shortage of oncologists and nurses for follow-ups, and primary care providers are unfamiliar with cancer’s complexities. This all contributes to gaps in care and highlights an urgent need to establish an innovative approach to survivorship within the cancer care continuum.
At The After Cancer, we believe that survivorship care must be personalized, comprehensive and start at the point of diagnosis. Our approach focuses on harnessing technology and expert clinical insights to create care plans that evolve with each survivor's needs. By integrating cutting-edge technology and compassionate human touch, we aim to address the gaps that survivors face, ensuring they have access to comprehensive care and everyday support, not just on and off medical interventions.
Survivorship care isn't just an add-on; it’s a necessity. Whether it’s addressing mental health, managing long-term side effects, or reducing the risk of recurrence, every survivor deserves a roadmap to a healthier future. Our mission is to make that survivorship care accessible for anyone, anywhere, anytime.
The future of cancer care is about more than saving lives. It's about giving patients the tools to fully live, not just survive, after cancer. Survivorship is our priority. Is it yours?
About Mariana Arnaut
Mariana Arnaut is the CEO and Co-Founder of The After Cancer. She has a family history of different cancers (lung, melanoma, esophageal) and a background in digital & innovation.
You can reach out to her at mariana@theaftercancer.com.
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