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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Gynecologic Oncology Support Group
Tuesday, May 21, 2013,
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 and Diabetes Support Group
Wednesday, May 22, 2013,
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn how managing diabetes can help reduce risk of infection, prevent cancer treatment interruptions, and improve quality of life. Meetings are held every Wednesday in the 0 Level Conference Room of the Duke Cancer Center from 11:00-12:00.
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Lung Cancer Survivorship Clinic
Tuesday, May 28, 2013,
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The Duke Raleigh Cancer Center's Lung Cancer Survivorship Clinic is the first program of its kind. It is an interactive patient support clinic designed specifically for lung cancer survivors.
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Art Therapy Group
Tuesday, May 28, 2013,
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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Cancer and Diabetes Support Group
Wednesday, May 29, 2013,
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn how managing diabetes can help reduce risk of infection, prevent cancer treatment interruptions, and improve quality of life. Meetings are held every Wednesday in the 0 Level Conference Room of the Duke Cancer Center from 11:00-12:00.
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Cooking with Caregivers
Friday, May 31, 2013,
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In addition to treatment, nutrition plays an essential role in the fight against cancer. Join us for this free 30-minute class and learn more about which nutrients can help you, or your loved one, during your treatment.
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Look Good...Feel Better
Monday, June 3, 2013,
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Durham Regional Hospital is pleased to offer Look Good Feel Better, a free American Cancer Society program that teaches women beauty techniques while they undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
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National Cancer Survivor's Day Celebration
Tuesday, June 4, 2013,
6:00 p.m.
Join us for refreshments, music, art and more as we celebrate all cancer survivors!
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Cancer and Diabetes Support Group
Wednesday, June 5, 2013,
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn how managing diabetes can help reduce risk of infection, prevent cancer treatment interruptions, and improve quality of life. Meetings are held every Wednesday in the 0 Level Conference Room of the Duke Cancer Center from 11:00-12:00.
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Cancer Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, June 5, 2013,
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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