Roswell Park’s Cancer Coach program connects survivors with patients in active therapy to offer empathetic, non-medical support.
Cancer Support
Many cancer patients and survivors quietly cope with common pelvic health issues, such as urinary symptoms, bowel dysfunction and side effects that impact their sexual health.
A generous and energetic group of crafters from Long Island create much appreciated comfort items like mastectomy pillows and vehicle seatbelt covers to minimize pressure on incisions and ports.
We invite you to find out more at the next Care Conversation, “Empowerment Through Connection: Roswell Park’s Cancer Coach Program” on Wednesday, July 24 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Roswell Park’s ROCKStars program is an essential part of making sure physicians and researchers take a patient’s, survivor’s, or caregiver’s experience and perspective in mind when they’re creating studies.
The quilts, and the shirts they came from, are also a reminder of how far she’s come and how fortunate Sara has been since her first diagnosis in 2006. Each shirt is another event, another year, another victory.
"After I personally experienced how wonderful the program was and how it worked for me, I couldn’t wait to sign up.”
The clinical trial concluded that dedicated exposure to art is associated with improved hope, anxiety and mental well-being of patients after major oncologic procedures and surgery.
“There are no limits to the career opportunities here. Someone can start as an aid, wherever they want to start, and go anywhere. You can always advance. There’s always another step ahead of you that you can reach for if you want. People will support you.”
For young adults who are being treated at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Young Adult team is standing by, ready to provide support and guidance through a tumultuous time.
When’s the last time you stopped to think about the simple, yet essential, act of breathing?
“There is so much information for patients to navigate after a diagnosis. We can help them figure out where to start.”