Care of Cancer Survivors, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

Dr. Peairs completed her undergraduate degree at Lafayette College receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She earned her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency on the Osler Medical Service at Johns Hopkins. After serving as chief resident, she joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine. Dr. Peairs is a member of the Society of General Internal Medicine and American College of Physicians. Her activities involve medical education, including directing the Johns Hopkins Internal Medicine Board Review Course. Her clinical and research interest are focused on cancer survivorship care and education of health care professionals in this area.

Medical Clinics of North America

Care of Cancer Survivors

Foreword: A Lifelong Battle

Preface: The Many Facets of Cancer Survivorship

Care Coordination and Transitions of Care

Long-Term and Latent Side Effects of Specific Cancer Types

Survivorship Issues in Adolescent and Young Adult

Cancer-Related Fatigue in Cancer Survivorship

Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Survivors

Cognitive Changes Related to Cancer Therapy

Hormonal Changes and Sexual Dysfunction

Diet, Physical Activity, and Body Weight in Cancer Survivorship

Screening for Recurrence and Secondary Cancers

Palliative Care for Cancer Survivors