Psycho-oncology
Being diagnosed with cancer, or becoming aware that one is affected by a tumour, throws many people into a severe crisis. Sometimes one’s life is put into existential question.
Psycho-oncology is recognised as an integral part of cancer therapy, and yet many affected individuals hesitate to make use of psycho-oncological assistance. The past 30 years of experience have shown that psycho-oncological assistance can contribute to overcoming cancer.
Our Care and Treatment Offer
Our care and treatment offer within the scope of psycho-oncology takes the stresses and strains that result from the disease into consideration. These can have an impact on one’s entire life. Psycho-oncology and the accompanying psychosocial assistance can positively influence the disease’s progress and improve the quality of life.
Our offered psycho-oncological talks are a component of our holistic approach to cancer therapy and can be of help during a crisis.
Psycho-oncological treatment is useful for
- stabilisation and relief during an acute crisis
- support in decision making regarding the course of treatment
- coping with the illness
- coping with complaints caused by the cancer (e.g. sleep disorders, existential anxiety, fears in relation to chemotherapy/radiotherapy)
- assistance with communication problems (contact to relatives or within the scope of the treatment)
Our treatment offers
- crisis intervention talks
- individual talks
- group talks
- consultation / relief in cases of acute illness
- support in decision making regarding the course of treatment
- support in coping with the illness
- help with referrals to further treatment/therapy and to self-help groups
- talk sessions for relatives
Our aim is to offer patients diagnosed with cancer targeted and constructive support in coping with and managing the illness during all of its stages. An individual approach that takes into account the patient’s personal point of view and potential strains as a result of the treatment is of foremost importance. It is vital to us to preserve and support each person’s individual autonomy during all stages of the illness.
