At Touro, supportive care is an essential part of our cancer program. We
provide the mental, emotional, spiritual, and social support you need
through your cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment and into
survivorship. Our approach focuses on the whole person and not just the
disease. Selecting the services you need can strengthen your mind and
body while empowering you to fight cancer and recover from your treatment.
We’re proud to offer these cancer support services to patients and
their families at no cost. Coping with your cancer diagnosis can be challenging.
Coping strategies you may use in other walks of life might not be sufficient
while maintaining your psychological and emotional well-being along your
cancer journey. There’s no one way to cope with cancer because every
patient and case is unique. It’s important to recognize your needs,
seek out assistance, and develop your own coping strategy.
Remember the “four A’s” when developing a strategy to
effectively cope with cancer:
Be
aware of all your needs
Assess your ability to cope with cancer
Acknowledge when you need help
Accept the help that is offered to you
Supportive counseling for patients & loved ones
We offer supportive counseling or “talk therapy” to all patients
and their families who may be experiencing a difficult time coping with
the psychological and emotional impact of cancer and its treatment. This
psychotherapy is free and offered to individuals, couples, and families.
Our one-hour sessions are conducted by licensed professional counselors
and take place in a private setting where confidentiality is maintained.
Counseling may help you with the following:
Adjusting to your cancer treatment
Learning how to cope with your cancer
Understanding your psychosocial distress
Overcoming your depression and anxiety
Recognizing your thoughts and emotions
Expressing your feelings
Communicating with your family and friends
Questioning your spiritual faith
Coping with your physical changes
Adjusting to life following your cancer treatment
Offering physical & spiritual support
Cancer and its treatment will change your body and can create or change
your spiritual needs. Bodily changes may include how your body looks,
feels, and performs, and all of those can impact your body image. While
some physical changes from cancer treatments are temporary, others are
permanent. Some people might not be affected much by physical changes,
while others will have a difficult time accepting even minor changes.
Touro is committed to helping you cope with any physical effects of cancer
treatment. We’re here to provide you with the information, resources,
and support you need. Spirituality is very important for the quality of
life of some people with cancer. Spiritual coping is used by many to help
them cope with their disease. It can provide a great source of strength,
hope, connection, and meaning.
Reducing stress and anxiety
Strengthening the will to live
Promoting a more positive frame of mind
Providing comfort during illness
You can count on the Cancer Care team at Touro for the support you need
throughout your cancer journey.
Get in touch with us today to find out more.
