The Cancer Center and the Department of Radiation Oncology offer a variety of clinical services and support programs for patients and their families.
Clinical Services
Oncology Social Workers can provide support, counseling and resources for radiation oncology patients and their families. Social workers help with emotional issues and other concerns that may come up during cancer care. There are also support groups that patients and families may join where they can share feelings with others going through the same experience.
The Oncology Chaplain can offer spiritual guidance during treatment. The oncology chaplain also works closely with other hospital chaplains of all faiths to meet the spiritual and religious needs of patients and families.
Dietitians can help patients with eating and nutrition during cancer treatment and recovery.
Support and Education Programs
The HOPES Program provides free wellness services, plus education and support workshops for patients with cancer, their families and their friends. The services of the HOPES program focus on helping patients take care of their whole self - mind, body and spirit.
The Maxwell V. Blum Cancer Resource Room is located on the 8th floor of the Yawkey Building. Many programs take place at the Resource Room, which also provides great places to relax and check email. In addition, the Resource Room offers educational books, pamphlets and DVDs; advanced literature searches; and help finding the resources and programs that best fit patients' needs.
The Parenting At a Challenging Time (PACT) program offers individual consultations to parents with cancer to help them support their children. The PACT child psychiatrists and child psychologists offer personalized guidance on how to talk about illness with children and answer their questions.
The General Hair Care Center is a full-service salon that offers many services plus professional hair care and skin care products. It is located on the 1st floor of the Blake Building next to Blossom Street Cafe.
Contact Us:
If you have further questions regarding the Department of Radiation Oncology please send an email to: informationradonc@partners.org
