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Therefore, at-risk CCS could benefit from lifestyle counseling during regular long-term follow-up (LTFU).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n We implemented a new form of care to decrease the long-term morbidity among CCS and to gain new insights into the lifestyle of those patients.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n Over a 1-year study period, lifestyle counseling was integrated into LTFU care. Metabolic disorders, including hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, overweight or underweight, and low activity levels, were assessed as screening parameters for various risk groups. The perspectives of CCS, physicians, and sports scientists were compared to identify those with the highest needs. Each lifestyle counseling included general recommendations for physical activity, as well as an assessment of individual preferences for and barriers to the implementation of a healthy lifestyle. A follow-up appointment after 1 month was performed.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Of the 155 CCS aged 18 to 63 years (n=100, 65% female and n=55, 35% male), 112 (72%) had an indication for lifestyle counseling, identified by physicians, sports scientists, or the CCS themselves. Metabolic disorders affected 45% (n=70) of these CCS, and 46% (n=72) did not meet recommended activity levels. A total of 120 (77%) CCS received lifestyle counseling, including 8 initially uninterested individuals who became open to recommendations. Those with intensive cancer treatment history showed the greatest need. A total of 65 (54%) CCS were advised to change their lifestyle in both areas (diet and exercise) while 51 (43%) CCS received recommendations for only exercise (n=43 CCS, 36%) or diet (n=8 CCS, 7%). A total of 4 (3%) CCS, although interested in counseling, received no advice, as they already met the recommendations. Follow-up revealed high adherence to recommendations and successful integration into daily lives. In total, 97% (n=150) of survivors indicated that the provision of lifestyle counseling during LTFU would be generally beneficial.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Incorporating specialized health care professionals such as sports scientists into survivorship care enhances the multidisciplinary approach of LTFU care. 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