Other Programs

The Duke Cancer Patient Support Program (DCPSP) offers a wide range of services for cancer patients and their families, including those listed below.

SeaSide Yoga Retreat

SeaSide Yoga Retreat for Breast Cancer Survivors combines yoga, information on health-related topics, healing modalities, new friendships, and fun to help survivors return to their lives refreshed and equipped with new tools to help them heal their body and spirit.

Integrative therapies, such as yoga, movement therapy, and relaxation and stress reduction techniques, have been shown to increase the quality of life of cancer patients by reducing pain, anxiety, and stress, and improving body-image and self-esteem.

Learn more about SeaSide Yoga Retreat for Breast Cancer Survivors.

KidsCan! Program

KidsCan! is designed to support children ages six through 17 who have a parent or significant caregiver with the diagnosis of cancer. They will have the opportunity to meet with other children going through a similar experience.

Learn more about the KidsCan! Program.

Healing Expressions Art Kits

Healing Expressions volunteers pass out free art kits created for your enjoyment in the outpatient cancer clinic waiting areas. The types of art kits range from drawing to knitting. You may choose to work on these kits individually or you can work with a Healing Expressions volunteer.

Photography Workshops

Join us on a photographic journey. We will learn how to capture the plethora of sites, sounds, and wonders that embody our world using photography. This exciting and unique experience will encourage you to explore your world through photography from an artistic perspective. So put your mind at ease as we explore the artistic entities of photography.

For further information, please call 919-684-4497 or e-mail CancerSupport@mc.duke.edu.

Achievement Photograph

To applaud patients who complete chemotherapy treatment, we proudly present them with a beautiful framed photographic print, bordered by an inspirational quote from Albert Camus.

The daffodil photograph was taken by a former Duke cancer patient and DCPSP volunteer, Marti Bennett, and is a celebration of achievement and optimism.

Music in the Clinics

There is no disputing the therapeutic powers of music to soothe and relax. We are thrilled to offer live music performances in our clinics. Local musicians -- everyone from harpists to fiddlers -- generously donate their talents to help make the waiting process more enjoyable for patients and their families.

Recorded music of your choice is also available in the radiation oncology treatment and simulation rooms.

Locations

This service is available at:

• Morris Cancer Clinic
  Morris Building, 200 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710