St. John’s Health’s Cancer Survivorship Program offers a wide
range of services to support cancer survivors and their caregivers through
the challenges that can result from cancer and its treatments. From diagnosis
through treatment and recovery, our highly skilled team of physical, mental,
spiritual, and psychosocial health care providers are here to support
you and your loved ones through your cancer journey.
Services include:
Acupuncture: Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for many symptoms and side
effects associated with cancer and its treatments. These include pain,
muscle tension, neuropathy, dry mouth, headache, hot flashes, nausea,
vomiting, loss of appetite, lymphedema, stress, depression, anxiety, fatigued,
insomnia, diarrhea, and constipation.
Massage: Oncology massage is a modified version of massage therapy that safely
focuses on treating complications from cancer and its treatments. Amongst
other benefits, this form of massage is known to promote relaxation, aid
digestion, and reduce feelings of anxiety, pain, and nausea.
Healing Touch: Healing Touch works with your body’s natural energy to promote healing
while providing a deep sense of relaxation. Healing Touch providers use
their hands above and on the body to clear, energize, and balance the
human and environmental energy field. This service can be given during
infusion treatment or through the Wellness department at (307) 739-7399.
Physical and Occupational Therapy: Oncology-specific physical and occupational rehabilitations programs strive
to reduce fatigue, improve physical function, decrease pain, restore a
patient’s ability to participate in regular activities, and re-establish
normal function of the body’s lymphatic drainage system to encourage
healing and wellness.
Speech Therapy: “Chemo fog” or “chemo brain” is an adverse side
effect of chemotherapy or radiation treatment where a patient may experiences
short or long term difficulties with memory, concentration, and the act
of completing routine tasks. Our oncology speech language pathologists
work with patients to regain these cognitive functions as well as their
abilities to speak and swallow.
Pilates: Rehabilitative Mat and Reformer Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise
that promotes injury prevention and rehabilitation. Oncology specific
Pilates uses a full-body, systematic approach to help individuals reintroduce
and increase physical movement at any stage of their cancer journey. Pilates
has been known to greatly improve an individual’s quality of life
by helping them develop muscular strength and endurance, increased range
of motion, and improved balance and motor coordination.
Yoga: Oncology yoga therapy provides evidence-based, mind-body techniques to
improve an individual’s fatigue, pain, and other treatment related
symptoms. Yoga therapists focus on the whole person, addressing not only
their body, but also their emotional and mental well-being.
Mental Health Counseling: Counseling is provided by mental health providers who offer a safe, nonjudgmental
space for cancer survivors and their caregivers to share and explore their
emotional journeys. Counseling is an effective tool for managing anxiety
and depression while learning healthy new coping mechanisms.
Support Groups: Join us for the opportunity to share your story with others experiencing
cancer and gives you time to listen and hold the stories of others.
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Mindfulness: Mindfulness cultivates awareness to make choices that support you, your
health and what matters to you. Try our
Foundations of Meditation guided courses.
Wellness Coaching: Health and wellness coaches work with patients to help them achieve self-determined
wellness goals by setting action plans and goals and using their personal
strengths and insights.
Nutrition Services: Nutrition is an important part of cancer care, and our Registered Dietitians
help patients maintain healthy weights during treatments, manage symptoms
associated with illness and treatments, and encourage diets rich in foods
containing strong cancer fighting elements.
Wig Boutique: The Wyoming Cancer Resource Center’s Wig Boutique offers free wigs
in different colors and styles to those experiencing hair loss from chemotherapy.
Also available at the boutique are free head coverings and knitted prosthetic breasts.
Eligibility
Those eligible to participate in this program include:
Cancer patients in active treatment who are being treated or followed by
a St. John’s Health oncology provider
Post-treatment cancer survivors who are being followed for surveillance
by a St. John’s Health oncology provider
One caregiver designated by a cancer patient or survivor participating
in the program
Cost
Please note that the cost of these services is dependent on an individual’s
health insurance coverage and ability to pay. Limited scholarships are
available.
This program is made possible by generous donors via St. John’s Health
Foundation.
For more information on this program and eligibility requirements, please
contact our Cancer Survivorship Program Coordinator, Katelyn Webb, at
(307) 739-7482.
Douglas E. Holt, MDRadiation Oncology307.739.4981View Profile
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