Life after cancer: the importance of long-term follow-up

Following recovery, medical, psychological, or social complications may arise, such as feelings of unease, academic or professional difficulties, emotional distress related to body image or sexuality, eating disorders, and physical after-effects. To provide comprehensive care for patients and ensure long-term follow-up after treatment completion, the pediatric oncology-hematology recently welcomed a dedicated radiation oncologist.

Portrait – Dr Charlotte Demoor-Goldschmidt

Dr. Charlotte Demoor-Goldschmidt, a radiation oncologist, is an expert in the long-term follow-up of adult patients who had cancer during childhood and adolescence, and specializes in pediatrics. She quickly became involved in pediatric oncology and post-cancer care. Regionally involved with GOCE (Grand Ouest des Cancers de l'Enfant - Greater Western France Childhood Cancer Network) and working part-time at the University Hospital of Angers , she holds a doctorate in public health and epidemiology.

Collaborating with INSERM unit 1018 at Gustave Roussy , she participates in several research projects in France and Europe, covering various aspects of post-cancer care, including pathways, quality of life, complications, screening, and digital tools.

At the national level, Dr. Demoor-Goldschmidt serves as co-chair of the long-term monitoring committee of the French Society for Childhood Cancers , sits on the scientific council of the Adolescent and Young Adult Onco-Hematology Group , and contributes to patient advocacy initiatives as a member of the scientific council of the patient association "Les Aguerris". At the European level, she is a member of the PanCare .

Within the institution, her scope of action will focus on the adolescent/adult transition and aspects related to the organization of patient follow-up in the post-cancer period.