A focus on the emotional and relationship needs of patients and their families is essential in the care of those diagnosed with cancer.
Therapy and Counseling Services
Therapists are available to patients and their families in the outpatient clinics and inpatient units. Our therapists can help in many ways, such as:
- Provide crisis counseling
- Provide ongoing scheduled therapy sessions
- Provide unscheduled supportive counseling in waiting rooms, exam rooms, and hospital rooms
- Facilitate support groups
- Facilitate communication between patients, family members, and medical staff
- Explore issues from diagnosis through treatment, remission, or end of life
All therapy and counseling services are provided by licensed professionals at no charge to patients and their families.
Support Groups
At the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program, we offer professionally facilitated support groups that give patients and family members the opportunity to share their experiences, gather information and resources, and participate in educational programs.
Food and parking vouchers are provided to support group attendees.
We offer the following support groups:
See upcoming events below.
For further information, please call 919-684-4497 or e-mail cancersupport@duke.edu.
Upcoming Events
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Look Good...Feel Better
Monday, June 4, 2012,
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Just for you during cancer treatment
FREE! Cosmetology professionals help you with:
• 12-Step Make-Up Guide
• Choice and care of a wig
• Dry Skin
• Discolored Nails
• Scarf and Turban cover-up
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KidsCan!
Monday, June 4, 2012,
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
KidsCan! is a program designed to support children ages six to 18 who have a parent or significant caregiver with the diagnosis of cancer. Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month, but we don't meet in the summer.
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Cancer Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, June 6, 2012,
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Caregivers of cancer patients are invited to join our support group. This group meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
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Mind-Body Approaches to Coping with Cancer
Thursday, June 7, 2012,
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Patients with cancer are invited to participate in a class to learn mind-body approaches to coping with cancer. This group meets on the first and third Thursday of the month.
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Cancer Support Group
Thursday, June 7, 2012,
6:00 p.m.
Join us for a general cancer support group: Living with Cancer.
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Art Therapy Group
Tuesday, June 12, 2012,
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cancer patients are invited to join us for an art therapy group. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
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Breast Cancer Support Group
Tuesday, June 12, 2012,
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Duke Raleigh Cancer Center is offering a breast cancer support group designed for any breast cancer patient. The group provides a place where patients can meet others going through similar experiences and can gain support and friendship. This is an informal group that meets the 2nd Tuesday night each month from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
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Look Good, Feel Better
Tuesday, June 19, 2012,
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Look Good, Feel Better
This support group works with cancer patients to improve their outward appearance and therefore, improve their self-confidence and personal perception. Many patients comment on the marked improvement in their mental and physical health once they felt like they looked "normal." This program teaches patients how to work with their appearance to improve their self-esteem.
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Gynecologic Oncology Support Group
Tuesday, June 19, 2012,
6:00 p.m.
Duke Raleigh Cancer Center offers a GYN/Onc support group designed for any GYN/Onc cancer patient. The group provides a place where patients can meet others going through similar experiences and can gain support and friendship.
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Cancer Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, June 20, 2012,
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Caregivers of cancer patients are invited to join our support group. This group meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
View all counseling and support events
Therapists
- Tracy Berger, MS, LMFT
- Patrick Plumeri, MS, LMFT
- Geoffrey W. Vaughn, MA, LMFT, ATR
- William "Ben" Weast, MA, MA, CT
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