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Cancer Patient Programmes
Psychotherapy service
This service is designed to provide the patient with support and counselling around emotional issues that emerge as a result of being diagnosed with cancer. The service is available to all patients currently receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy in Mater Private Dublin, and is provided by psychotherapists who have worked in ARC Cancer Support Centre for a number of years.
Survivorship programme
The "Moving On" survivorship programme in Mater Private Hospital was developed to facilitate the transition of cancer patients back to normal life, post cancer.
The growing area of cancer survivorship has emphasised the need for healthcare providers to focus on the quality of life of cancer survivors, and the need for aftercare service provision. Research clearly demonstrates that many cancer survivors have a range of needs which requires a multi-disciplinary approach to improving their quality of life and their ability to cope with life after cancer.
The aim of the survivorship programme is to support the participants in developing coping strategies for managing the situation and empowering them to adapt to a changed life situation. The programme covers such topics as the human body, diet and nutrition, change and active adjustment to change, relaxation and body awareness, the role of family and/or significant other, support and resources.
This programme is currently provided remotely on Zoom.
If you are interested in participating in this programme or would like to know more about it, please contact Katherine Glover Brown on 01 885 8573 or email kbrown@materprivate.ie. You can also contact ARC Cancer Support Centre on 01 215 0250 or email info@arccancersupport.ie
Places are limited.
