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Table 3 Resources for providers and patients

From: A multi-disciplinary model of survivorship care following definitive chemoradiation for anal cancer

Psychosocial support

• Qualified therapist referral: Search United States ZIP code to find local therapist certified by Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us

• Peer support: In-person, phone, online connection with another anal cancerpatient. https://www.analcancerfoundation.org/find-support/patient-support/connect-with-a-peer/

Physical fitness and nutrition

• Exercise program: YMCA 12-week fitness program specialized for cancer survivors, including those with physical restrictions. Free or reduced cost. https://www.livestrong.org/ymca-search

• Evidence-based guidelines: The American Cancer Society has put forth guidelines on nutrition and diet for cancer survivors, including literature for clinicians [130] and patients. https://www.cancer.org/health-care-professionals/american-cancer-society-prevention-early-detection-guidelines/nupa-guidelines-for-cancer-survivors.html

Disease surveillance

• High-resolution anoscopy: Search providers across the United States that offer high-resolution anoscopy. https://analcancerinfo.ucsf.edu/hra-provider-list

• Provider trainings in high-resolution anoscopy are offered worldwide by the International Anal Neoplasia Society and include continuing medical education credits. https://ians.wildapricot.org/HRA-Course-Overview