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 We know that being diagnosed with cancer and going through treatments can be a stressful and trying experience. While our doctors and staff do their best to create a positive and supportive environment at our treatment facilities, we know that being around people who are having similar experiences can go a long way to helping patients cope with the broad range of emotions they may be experiencing.
That's why we provide monthly cancer support groups at all of our treatment locations. Facilitated by a specially trained oncology social worker, these groups address many of the issues facing our patients and provide practical strategies for coping with the day to day trials of being a cancer patient. Among the subjects discussed at our support groups are:
- Coping with the emotional impact of cancer
- Communicating effectively with your health care team
- Adjusting to life during and after treatment
- Maintaining relationships in your personal and professional life
- Managing concerns about recurrence
These support groups give our patients an opportunity to share their experiences and get support from others who may be feeling similar emotions. The goal of these groups is to educate and empower patients so that they can more easily navigate along the path to recovery. |
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Our nutritionists are available to work with patients to help them maintain their diet during their treatments. We will help you modify your eating plan if the side effects of treatment are affecting your appetite, will determine what you can eat, and can provide recipes, menu suggestions and information on ready-to-use nutritional supplements. We address dietary issues and current developments that may affect cancer treatment outcomes. |
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Our social workers are available to provide a variety of support services to you and your family. They are trained to provide support and practical solutions to problems commonly experienced by cancer patients and can help you cope with the wide range of emotions you and your family may experience as you go through your treatments. |
Cancer specialists regularly conduct studies to test new treatments. These studies are called clinical trials. Princeton Radiation Oncology is leading the way when it comes to revolutionizing cancer treatment by enhancing access to various cancer clinical trials, including studies of new treatments for breast, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancer. These studies provide patients with the opportunity to access promising treatments that are not available outside of the clinical trial setting.
Participation in a clinical trial is completely voluntary and a patient can leave a trial at any time. Only you can make the decision about whether or not to participate in a clinical trial. Before making your decision, it is important to learn as much as possible about your cancer and the clinical trials available to you. Your radiation oncologist can answer any questions that you may have about the risks and benefits of clinical trials. |
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