Support Programs For Cancer Patients
- Advocacy and Support Groups. Patient advocacy groups help patients. The program is available to all cancer patients and their loved ones from anywhere in the.
- The American Cancer Society provides free transportation for cancer patients to help them get the treatment they need through our Road To Recovery program.
Patients are matched with peer support volunteers according to criteria such as diagnosis, cancer stage, age, gender or by preference of the person seeking support.
Financial Assistance Programs For Cancer Patients
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Now is the time to put the accelerator to the floor. The best is yet to come – like advancements in personalized medicine and immunotherapy – and it's coming faster than we can imagine. Welcome to the future of medicine. Where disease is no match for tenacity. No match for ingenuity.
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Where together, we go boldly. America’s biopharmaceutical companies are working to harness the power of the body’s own immune system to fight not only infectious diseases, but cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma. And maybe one day, fight devastating autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis. Here’s how our amazing bodies work: White cells are an important part of our immune system. These blood cells rush to the body’s defense when infectious disease or other foreign pathogens attack our bodies to prevent illness. Macrophages are one form of white blood cell, which provide the first line of defense against many pathogens.
Macrophages engulf and directly destroy invading viruses, bacteria and cell debris through a process called phagocytosis. Once the macrophage has digested the unwanted material, it discards the waste. Macrophages also play an essential role in activating our immune response to a microbial invasion. Once a macrophage ingests a pathogen, the cell surface presents a protein called an antigen, which then alerts other types of white blood cells – T cells and B cells – to attack the invading microbes. T cells and B cells “recognize” invading microbes and act to intercept and wipe them out.
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We believe quality comprehensive involves attending to issues beyond the scope of traditional models of medicine. We are committed to treating your whole person, not just your cancer. That care extends to your family and your support network, because we know cancer touches the lives of those surrounding you. As a testament to our values, most of our cancer support services are provided at no additional charge to you and your family. If you or loved one is being treated for cancer at Duke, our cancer support services include:. Individual, couple, and family counseling. Licensed medical family therapists provide crisis counseling, ongoing scheduled therapy sessions, and unscheduled supportive counseling in waiting rooms, exam rooms, and hospital rooms.
Professionally facilitated support groups give you and your family the opportunity to share your experiences, gather information and resources, and participate in educational programs. We offer disease-specific support groups and support groups for cancer patients, family members, and children. View all of our. Self-image resources. The Belk Boutique, located on the main level of the, provides wigs, hats, turbans, and scarves at no charge to women and men who are losing hair as a result of cancer treatment. Our professional volunteers and therapists also offer educational materials, community resources, and counseling to help with self-image issues. Help for children. Our child-life specialist helps children and their families overcome some of life’s most challenging events, particularly those related to cancer treatment and hospitalization. Our supports children ages four to 18 who have a parent or significant caregiver who has been diagnosed with cancer.
Psychiatric consultations. We offer psychiatric consultations and comprehensive treatment for the emotional and psychological programs that can be associated with a cancer diagnosis. Duke palliative care experts help you experience relief from the pain, symptoms and stress of serious illness. No matter your age or stage of your illness, we work closely with you and your doctors to help you navigate your healthcare and understand your treatment options.
Our goals are to help you gain physical, emotional and psychological strength, and ensure you and your family experience the best possible quality of life. Certified recreation therapists help you and your family enjoy and employ your creativity and personal drive in your fight against cancer. Activities, interventions, and techniques are offered at no charge. Our animal-assisted therapy program is an effective psychotherapy intervention that has been shown to aid stress and depression. It also provides a sense of companionship that can combat feelings of isolation, and maximize health outcomes.
Survivorship support. The Duke Center for Cancer Survivorship offers a number of programs that help patients understand the long-term and late effects of cancer, as well as how to live a fuller life after treatment. Our Quit at Duke program meets the specific challenges of cancer survivors who smoke. You'll benefit from expert guidance, a range of treatment options, and follow-up care. Our blended focus on fitness, stress management, and nutrition provide patients with the tools and support they need to maintain their strength, stamina, and positive outlook.
Cancer nutrition. Our registered dietitian/nutritionists specialize in working with people with cancer. We help you prevent malnutrition, restore your digestive health, minimize the side effects related to your cancer treatment and work with you in survivorship. For more information, call 919-613-6379. We have more than 275 volunteers trained to work with you and your family members. They provide conversation and comfort, offer refreshments, and help you find locations and resources in the clinics and hospital.
They also serve as liaisons with counselors and the medical staff, and listen to your concerns. Our cancer support service volunteers play a critical role in the day-to-day activities at the Duke Cancer Center.