It can be overwhelming having a cancer diagnosis, but it’s important to remember to care for your whole self. Having positive coping skills in place is going to help you feel more empowered to support your children through this difficult time. Moffitt has additional resources to help facilitate self-care.
Social workers are a vital component of your cancer care. From the time of diagnosis, social workers are available to provide support, guidance and resources.
They can help you with advanced care planning, emotional processing, managing changes in your relationships and family and more.
The Adolescent and Young Adult Program serves patients aged 18-39 with cancer. The AYA program helps young adults navigate the unique concerns and emotions this population experiences.
Integrative Medicine provides holistic care addressing mind, body and spirit to support patients through their cancer journey with services like meditation, yoga and massage.
Imerman Angels is a community resource to help connect cancer fighters and survivors to a one-on-one mentor who has been through similar experiences. There is also support available to caregivers of someone with cancer. These services help people not feel alone in their cancer journey.