Living with leukemia
can be challenging. At UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, we want to make sure we address each
patient’s unique needs at every point in his or her cancer journey.
To do so, we have a
specially trained support services staff who meets with patients and their
families during and after care. We also offer a range of therapies and
activities to help them through treatment for leukemia and beyond.
Our support services
include:
Cancer psychology: Our licensed clinical
psychologists are trained to help patients with cancer relieve the stress,
sadness, and anxiety that can be associated with cancer and its treatments.
EMBRACE Survivorship: EMBRACE is a half-day survivorship symposium designed to assist patients and their families with physical, emotional, and practical issues that can arise during the cancer journey.
Integrative therapies: Therapies such as art
therapy and expressive writing are designed to improve well-being and quality
of life during and after cancer treatment.
Oncology nutrition: Nutrition is an
important part of cancer treatment. Our dietitians help patients make informed
food choices and ensure nutritional needs are being met during and after
treatment.
Oncology rehabilitation: Cancer rehabilitation
specialists help patients maintain or return to functional independence.
Oncology social work: Social workers
trained to work with patients who have cancer assist with any of the challenges
patients might face during or after treatment.
Spiritual support: Our chaplains provide
interfaith support for patients, caregivers, and families.
Support groups and classes: Meeting with others
who have gone through or are going through similar cancer journeys can be
supportive and therapeutic. Cancer support groups focus on compassion and
access to resources.
Transitional care coordination: Our coordinators help patients transition between
care settings, such as from a hospital to home.
