What is Psycho-Oncology?
What is Psycho-Oncology?
Psycho-oncology is a part of cancer care that focuses on the specific psychological, behavioural, emotional and social needs of people with cancer, and their whānau.
Whether you have been diagnosed with cancer or know someone who has, you will know that cancer doesn't just affect the body. Cancer can have a huge impact on how you feel, how you think, what you do, and perhaps even what you believe. It can also have a huge impact on loved ones.
The level of distress a person feels can vary depending on each individual and whānau experience. It can be influenced by a number of factors, including the type of cancer, where a person is on their cancer journey, where they are in their lives, and how they cope with challenging situations.
How Can I Help You?
How Can I Help You?
- Coping with uncertainty
- Feelings of loss of control
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Stress
- Depression or low mood
- Sleep
- Fatigue/low energy
- Grief & loss
- Fear about the future
- Communicating with children
- Communicating with partner & whānau
- Concerns about body image
- Coping with the side effects of cancer treatment
- Trauma relating to the diagnosis/treatment
- Changes in roles/family dynamics
- Adjustment to life after treatment
- Finding a 'new normal'
Turn and face the sun, and let your shadow fall behind you
E huri tō aroaro ki te rā, tukuna tō ataarangi ki muri i a koe