MENUCoping with Emotions
A diagnosis of cancer and the challenges that a treatment program presents can lead to distress for patients, family members and friends. Some may experience periods of anxiety, depression, fear, guilt or anger that may affect life roles, self image and overall quality of life
Thursday Wellness
Join Rogel Cancer Center’s Music Therapist, Bob Huffman, for some acoustic guitar.
Bruce Paul, our Rogel Cancer Center chaplain will offer some words of inspiration to start us off.
This easy listening is able to be enjoyed in the background for quiet work, so please sign in for an hour of replenishment if you can join us!!
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More Support Available On-Line
The Cancer Support Community is offering online resources nation-wide through their local chapters. Visit the Cancer Support Community website for more information and to find the chapter closest to you.
Whether it's at diagnosis, during cancer treatment, survivorship or if you're living with advanced cancer, you and your family may find it difficult to handle the impact of cancer on your lives.
The U-M Rogel Cancer Center provides the following resources to support you and your family during these difficult times:
- PsychOncology Program
is devoted to relieving the numerous negative social and psychological effects of the disease. The Program is comprised of staff from a number of U-M departments, all specializing in helping people face the emotional issues unique to cancer.
- Complementary Therapies Program
Providing activities which offer a creative and/or physical outlet to reduce stress and anxiety, such as: - Community Support
In addition to support and education groups, the Cancer Center participates in programs such as the American Cancer Society's "Reach to Recovery."
- Grief and Loss Program
offering assistance and information for those experiencing loss related to cancer
Bob Huffman has been a music therapist at Michigan Medicine for over 15 years. He explains what music therapy is and how it benefits not only patients, but caregivers and staff. Music Therapy is a free program and is part of the Patient and Family Support Services Program.