As cancer survival rates climb, coordination between oncologists and primary care clinicians is key

Medical Economics August 28, 2025
Austin Littrell, Keith A. Reynolds

Key Takeaways

The transition from oncology to primary care often results in fragmented care due to miscommunication and unclear roles.
Survivorship care involves managing treatment side effects, mental health, lifestyle guidance, and screening for new conditions.
Many primary care clinicians feel unprepared for comprehensive survivorship care, despite willingness to undergo training.
Shared care models between oncology and primary care can yield equal or better outcomes than oncologist-led care alone.
Financial toxicity and social challenges significantly impact cancer survivors’ long-term health outcomes and quality of life.

Study calls for stronger coordination between oncology and primary care to improve outcomes for survivors.

With cancer survival rates climbing, the United States is expected to see 22.5 million cancer survivors by 2032....

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