en.Wedoany.com Reported - Thyme Care has expanded its cancer survivorship program, Next Chapter Care, providing personalized long-term support services to over 15,000 patients who have completed treatment. The program is built on a multidisciplinary oncology care model, with nurse practitioners leading dedicated visits that focus on medication adherence, mental health support, cancer surveillance, symptom management, and lifestyle goals.
Advances in cancer treatment and early detection have driven a steady increase in the number of survivors, with over 18 million in the United States currently, a figure expected to exceed 22 million by 2035. However, many survivors still face long-term side effects, behavioral health challenges, and medical needs such as hormone therapy after treatment ends, often having to navigate these challenges alone. The Next Chapter Care program does not view survivorship as an isolated phase of care but rather extends the relationship Thyme Care builds with members throughout diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The program has formally established key components, including survivorship care plans, treatment summaries, healthcare provider visits, and long-term follow-up.
Medical oncologist Dr. Asma Dilawari joined Thyme Care last year as Medical Director of Oncology Care to lead the expansion of the survivorship program. Before joining Thyme Care, Dilawari served as a clinical reviewer at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and practiced at MedStar and the Georgetown/Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, specializing in breast cancer. She told Fierce Healthcare that a common clinical issue is that patients face numerous long-term effects after completing initial chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy, including excessive weight gain, persistent fatigue, and neuropathy affecting daily activities, yet follow-up visit frequency drops significantly. The program extends follow-up care from a one-time visit to a long-term relationship with the care team.
Thyme Care has expanded its survivorship content library and educational resources, providing members with more tools and guidance. The program also offers health education, lifestyle change support, emotional support, screening and diagnostic support, and connections to peer support groups. Members receive ongoing follow-up and flexible participation options, including telephone support through Thyme Care Connect and self-directed educational resources.
Founded in 2020, Thyme Care is a 2024 Fierce 15 award winner, aiming to guide patients through every stage of the cancer journey. The company partners with health plans, employers, and risk-bearing healthcare providers to reduce cancer care costs and improve patient health. It has built an integrated oncology infrastructure, combining 24/7 specialized cancer care navigation services, technological data insights, and oncologist-led treatment interventions. Its technology-enabled care team integrates with over 1,400 oncologists to form a hybrid collaborative care model. As of the end of 2024, the company managed 10,000 patients, growing to 100,000 actively treated patients by May 2026.
Next Chapter Care is delivered through Thyme Care's multidisciplinary oncology care model, with a team including oncology-trained physicians, nurses, licensed clinical social workers, and care navigators. The program leverages the company's oncology nursing-certified workforce, providing structured survivorship support through skills enhancement. Thyme Care supports members across all 50 states through partnerships with over 1,400 oncologists and collaborates with national and regional health plans.
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