Because cancer affects many aspects of your life, SVCCC
offers a variety of support services
to help you and your loved ones through this time of
uncertainty:
Social Work
SVCCC's licensed social workers assist patients,
family members and significant others with the emotional,
psychological and practical needs related to cancer
diagnosis and treatment. Look to these compassionate
staff members for individual and family counseling,
referrals to support groups, and assistance with lodging/hotels,
transportation, home care support and other community
resources.
Staff Participation Only: The Cancer Center also holds Schwartz Center Rounds www.theschwartzcenter.org
Support Groups
SVCCC sponsors a number of support group meetings
for people with cancer and their families. Some are
disease specific - such as the prostate cancer support
group - and some offer complementary group therapies
such as yoga and Qi Gong. Our social workers can help
you find an appropriate support group that meets your
distinct needs and goals.
Support groups and workshops are available for patients of the cancer center. Please confirm actual
dates and times in advance. Click here
for this month's calendar.
Support groups offered include:
Meditation
15 minutes of meditation followed by Therapeutic Touch treatments for anyone interested.
Yoga
Gentle physical exercise is combined with quiet music to help you relax and increase your energy.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Group is facilitated by social worker and clinical nurse specialist. For women who are diagnosed with non-metastatic breast cancer.
Myeloma Support Group
Group is facilitated by a long term myeloma survivor.
Qigong
This form of Tibetan Medical Qigong includes a series of self-healing stretches and is especially designed for chronic imbalances
and strengthening bones. Qigong is the art of harmonizing the body with the larger universal energy.
Latina SHARE
Estos grupos son facilitados por voluntarios etrenadas quienes han tenido una experiencia similar. Comparta informacion, experiencias, sentimientos y estrategias para aceptar y combatir aspetos negativos de la enfermedad.
Acupuncture Clinic
This clinic is open to patients of the Cancer Center who have chemotherapy related nausea and fatigue and would like to try acupuncture to manage these symptoms in conjunction with conventional medicine.
Reiki
Reiki is a light-touch, hands-on treatment that encourages the body to heal itself and achieve mental, emotional, physical and spiritual balance.
Gay Men Prostate Cancer Support Group
Group is presented in conjunction with Malecare.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
This group is presented in conjunction with Malecare.
Weight Loss Group for Breast Cancer Patients
Many breast cancer patients are plagued with weight gain either during or after treatment. The program will encompass dietary and lifestyle changes to help breast cancer patients lose weight. It is open to all post-treatment breast cancer patients of the Cancer Center. Registration and your physician's permission is required.
