About Duke Cancer Patient Support Program

Progressing through cancer is never easy, yet it is a special challenge in life that is best tackled with optimism, hope, the right attitude and various types of support. From time to time, it may be difficult to find or even seek out avenues of assistance, and that is where the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program fits into the picture.

Since 1987, the DCPSP has addressed the emotional side of cancer by providing counseling, companionship, and comfort to the patients of the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, their families, and the community through our team of staff and volunteers, each of whom is committed to helping patients and families cope with the impact of cancer on their lives.

We offer family and individual counseling, support groups, and self-image resources.

All program services are provided to Duke patients and family members without charge.

Administrative Staff

Cheyenne Corbett, MS, LMFT, PhD Candidate, Director

Cheyenne is the director of the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with a specialization in medical family therapy. Her area of clinical expertise is the psychosocial care of patients diagnosed with cancer and their families. Her research involves learning about how cancer impacts families, and how stories can be a transformative part of the cancer experience.

Mia Shackleford, Program Assistant

Mia is the newest member of the DCPSP team. She comes with over 10 years of experience in the health care industry. Mia's primary focus is on the finances and logistics in relation to the special events and donor contributions to the program.

Phillip Shoe, MDiv, Volunteer Coordinator

Phillip works with the over 100 DCPSP volunteers to provide patient and caregiver support through our many volunter programs. Phillip has implemented many successful programs during his tenure with our program including No One Dies Alone (an innovative patient care program that provides volunteer visitors to those patients who are at the end of life and have limited family/visitor support in the area).