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Psychological Support
Psychological Support
The stress of a cancer diagnosis and undergoing subsequent treatment, combined with uncertainty about your future, can place great strain on your psychological health. Your family’s emotional health and mental well-being may be affected as well.
Memorial Cancer Institute’s psycho-oncology team can help you through the ups and downs of cancer treatment. We provide emotional support and educate patients on healthy coping skills to successfully navigate their cancer journey. We also specialize in treating mood changes that can interfere with your quality of life.
The following support services are available:
- Psychotherapy
- Stress management
- Meditation techniques
- Guided imagery
- Hypnosis
- Smoking cessation
- Other proven coping skills
Memorial Cancer Institute’s cancer support team includes a dedicated clinical psychologist, Dr. Sameet Kumar, who is here for you and your family. Dr. Kumar is specially trained in dealing with the psychological stress of cancer. He and his team of master’s-level therapists are on your side to help keep you and your family emotionally healthy—from diagnosis to survivorship, and wherever else your cancer journey takes you.
Please call Memorial Cancer Institute at 954-265-4325 or email us to schedule an appointment.
