Oncology Recreation Therapy at the Duke Cancer Institute offers many activities, interventions, and techniques for cancer patients and their families free of charge. Click a program name to learn more.

Art Cart
Offers patients and their families a chance to explore and express their creativity throughout the cancer journey

Assertiveness Training
Learn skills to reduce stress in your relationships, your workplace, and in your life with assertive communication

Hospitality Cart
Volunteers go door-to-door offering opportunities for socialization, nourishment, and activities for structuring free time

Laugh Mobile
Brings humor and laughter to patients

Look Good ... Feel Better
Helps women cope with changes in their physical appearance that may result from their illness or treatment

Pets at Duke
Pets can offer companionship, affection, topics for conversation, and opportunities for reminiscing

Recreation/Arts and Crafts
Recreational resources available to assist you in filling your free time

Stress Reduction
Assist patients and family members in preventing, managing, and reversing the negative effects of stress