An innovative approach to post-treatment cancer care: The After Cancer Treatment Transition Clinic (ACTT).

e19522 Background: Improvements in early detection and cancer therapy have led to better survival rates. Integration of cancer survivorship initiatives as part of cancer care is gaining momentum. However, post cancer treatment follow up care may not be best met in acute cancer clinics. Visits to a large urban cancer centre in Canada have increased by 30% in the past 5 years. These increased volumes have lead to prolongation of patient wait times and increased stress for health care providers. This cancer centre is undergoing a transformative change that focuses on improving the patient cancer care experience. Methods: The development of the ACTT clinic has been a partnered initiative between two academic healthcare centres: an urban cancer centre and a community ambulatory hospital with a focus in chronic disease management. It is being managed by an advanced practice nurse and a GP Oncologist. The ACTT clinic delivers high quality, safe specialized physician and advanced nursing patient care, with engage...