Receiving a myeloma
diagnosis and undergoing treatment can be challenging. Patients might have
questions about the disease, need relief from treatment side effects, or just
need someone to talk to.
UT Southwestern Medical
Center’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center offers a range of support services for our patients
who have myeloma. These services
include:
Cancer psychology: Our licensed clinical psychologists are trained to help patients cope
with the stress, sadness, and nervousness 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 make
sure 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 are available to assist with any challenges patients 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 as they transition
between care settings, such as from a hospital to home.
