The Lurie Children’s Difference
Our program’s goal is to assist and empower survivors to grow and develop into adulthood, have a voice, live to their full potential and contribute to society. We provide continued monitoring and care for the effects of childhood cancer and its treatments, and help further the research regarding this patient group. Our organized, systematic and comprehensive follow-up program addresses both the physiologic and psychosocial effects of cancer treatment.
Survivors are cared for in the STAR Program through age 25 and are gradually transitioned to the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University for continued care and monitoring. Our collaborative relationship with the Lurie Cancer Center ensures a smooth transition between the two teams when the patient is ready to move to adult care.