Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC 🇮🇹 Italy Il Giornale

The 'Healed Passport' to Support Young Patients

In Pavia, Agal introduced the 'Healed Passport', a clinical tool to aid children recovering from oncological diseases by ensuring preventive continuity and structured monitoring post-treatment.

In Pavia, at the Casa Mirabello, Agal launched the 'Healed Passport', aimed at supporting children and adolescents who have recovered from hematological oncological diseases. This clinical and organizational tool is designed to ensure ongoing preventive care and structured monitoring even after the end of their medical treatment. The initiative, officially unveiled on March 20 at Casa Mirabello—where families of children receiving care can stay—was developed in collaboration with the Irccs Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, which includes plans for hiring a dedicated doctor.

This initiative addresses a vital aspect of oncological medicine: the transition from hospital treatment back to daily life. Approximately 80% of children and teenagers diagnosed with cancer achieve recovery, yet this victory introduces new challenges concerning life after treatment. The 'Healed Passport' serves as both a paper and digital document that compiles the patient's medical history, outlines necessary follow-ups, and provides recommendations for continued care, ensuring that these young patients are not left without support after their recovery.

By creating a structured approach to post-treatment monitoring, the 'Healed Passport' seeks to facilitate a smoother transition for young cancer survivors into their everyday lives. It stands not only as a medical document but also as a commitment to the overall wellbeing of children as they navigate their health journeys after overcoming significant medical challenges, thus emphasizing the importance of ongoing health surveillance post-treatment.

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