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At the Duke Cancer Institute we focus on treating the whole person, not just the disease. We combine excellent support services with advanced medical care to help ease the experience of having cancer and receiving treatment.

Sarcoma patients receive a patient education notebook during treatment. These notebooks contain instructions for self-care following surgery, resources available to patients, and information about other treatment options that may be available.

Trained specialists and compassionate volunteers provide 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/sarcoma/about/support-services