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Questionnaire Concern Subtype HNA

PROM

Physical

67% (n= 8) 85% (n=6) 16% (n=2) 15% (n=1)

Emotional

The post clinic survey suggested 100% (n=22) of patients continued to feel supported despite being discharged from routine oncology follow-up. 86% of patients felt at the centre of the decision making process. 82% of patients were aware of how to access health and wellbeing (HWB) support. 13% (n=3) stated they would like to attend HWB events that focused on improving QOL after treatment for cancer. Conclusion Whilst a small number of patients reported significant health concerns, the majority did not feel they required further support with these. The PFU clinic provides the opportunity to focus on patient needs at the point of discharge from routine oncology care. Patients felt supported by their team whilst being empowered to take control of the way their care is provided. Evidence so far supports the ongoing PFU programme for patients with HNC.

PO-1068 Radiation Oncology Survivorship program in Latin America: Accessing acceptance and viability

J. Regis Neto 1 , T. Souza 2

1 Oncovida Radioterapia, Radiation Therapy Unit, João Pessoa, Brazil; 2 Hospital Sírio Libanês, Radiation Therapy, Brasilia, Brazil Purpose or Objective Most cancer patients need rehabilitation treatments for sequelae left by treatments such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy and the most diverse surgeries. The professionals at the head of such processes do not always have the necessary expertise for a satisfactory rehabilitation from radiotherapy, due to the generalized and non-directed training they receive. Survivorship programs have facilitated access to more specialized professionals, but they are scarce in developing countries. We evaluated the viability of Survivorship programs for radiation oncology patients and their acceptance by health professionals involved in all stages of treatment in Brazil. A questionnaire including relevance scores was carried out with patients who completed radiotherapy treatment in the last 2 years and with several professionals involved in rehabilitation from radiation therapy facilities all over the country. For patients, data such as rehabilitation treatments that they had or are still doing, weekly frequency, degree of satisfaction with the results, geographic distance and knowledge about surviviorship programs were collected For professionals, we acessed the number of cancer patients assisted, the professional's comfort in treating these patients, difficulties faced, specialization in oncology, perception and knowledge about surviviorship programs. A Multivariate analysis was performed, completed with multivariate regression and Cox proportional hazard model. Results Of the 199 patients who performed the survey, 93% did not know about any surviviorship program and 63.5% of these showed great interests in participating. The majority, 78%, needed to receive some treatment for rehabilitation in the first six months after radiotherapy and an important portion, 59%, still do it at least 2 times a week until the moment of the interview. As well, 72% rated the possibility of concentrating the most diverse services in the same physical location as very valid. Of the 137 professionals who participated in the study, only 10% claimed to have some specialization in oncology. About the surviviorship program, 92% did not participate or had no knowledge, 3% had already been invited to join a program and 5% were actually already part of it. The vast majority, 97%, indicated an interest in joining a surviviorship program if invited. Conclusion There is a real demand from both patients and health professionals to increase the supply of surviviorship programs in a national scenario in a country of continental dimensions in Latin America such as Brazil, which may reflect on optimizing the quality of life of patients after radiotherapy, when receiving rehabilitation by subspecialized professionals and for professionals, an increase in the safety of the practice by allowing an exclusive dedication to both scientific and marketing. Materials and Methods

PO-1069 Keloids postoperative radiation therapy: a single institution experience

C. Di Carlo 1 , M.V. Agbaje Olufemi 1 , C. Mariucci 1 , E. Arena 1 , E. Galofaro 2 , V. Panni 1 , L. Vicenzi 1 , M. Montisci 1 , L. Reversi 3 , F. Cucciarelli 1 , M. Valenti 3 , F. Fenu 1 , G. Mantello 1 1 Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria delle Marche, Radiotherapy, Ancona, Italy; 2 Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria delle Marche, Radiotherapy, Ancona , Italy; 3 Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria delle Marche, Medical Physics, Ancona, Italy

Purpose or Objective Keloids are a benign fibroproliferative disease with a high recurrence rate after surgical excision and steroid therapy. Adjuvant radiotherapy is an option to reduce the risk of recurrence. The appropriate radiotherapy regimen for keloids is not yet clear. Our aim is to present our experience with postoperative radiotherapy for recurrent keloids.