The three-year program will be funded by a $580,000 investment from the federal government and support cancer survivors in the North and North West of the state, where previously support was not available.

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The program is intended to expand treatment across the longer-term impacts of a cancer diagnosis, including ongoing follow-ups and surveillance, management of late effects, rehabilitation, capacity and resilience building and health promotion.

Front and centre of the program will be a full-time clinical nurse consultant who will coordinate and run support programs in conjunction with non-government organisations and community partners to link patients with local resources.

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The LGH's Holman Clinic already offers a range of specialist inpatient and outpatient care including medical oncology, radiation oncology and clinical haematology to the Northern Tasmanian community.

One of those who experienced the clinic's support first hand is survivor Ruth Paterson, who took the time to thank everyone at the clinic that helped her following her breast cancer diagnosis.

"The cancer journey is not one I'd recommend but I have to say I cannot speak highly enough of the staff here," she said.

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"They all work here as a team to get you through what is a fairly difficult journey in your life."

Proponent of the pilot program, Liberal Bass MHR Bridget Archer, said it would help cancer patients in her electorate and across northern Tasmania to better manage their symptoms and access the psychological care and ongoing support they need to live well.

Also on hand to unveil the program was Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt, who said follow-up services and clinics for cancer survivors had been shown to improve continuity of care, boost emotional health and positively influence long term health outcomes and quality of life.

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