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Side Effects of Esophageal Cancer Treatment

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Because esophageal cancer and its treatment can significantly affect quality of life, the Duke Cancer Institute offers rehabilitation and support services. 

The esophageal cancer program offers consultations with a nutritionist and pain management services to manage side effects and to help each patient return to normal activities as soon as possible.

Trained specialists and compassionate volunteers offer educational and psychological support to patients and their families through the Duke Center for Cancer Survivorship and its patient care programs:

  • Cancer Patient Support Program offers counseling, support groups, companionship, peer support, and self-image resources
  • Oncology Recreation Therapy Program gives patients opportunities to create, express, and smile
  • Duke Cancer Patient Education Program uses a multimedia approach to help patients and families understand the cancer treatment process

A wide variety of events take place throughout the year to provide patient education and provide patients with the tools and resources they need to maintain a high quality of life throughout treatment.

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Updated: Aug. 22, 2011
Published: Aug. 22, 2011
URL: http://www.dukehealth.org/cancer/patient-care-services/esophageal-cancer/about/support-services