Psychosocial Oncology

Psychosocial Oncology is a department of healthcare professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry, specializing in cancer care., , This service provides help for patients and their family with coping with the stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Taking care of your emotional, social, spiritual and practical well-being is an important part of your treatment plan and coping. We are a part of your oncology treatment team. We offer different types of programs and services to support your wellbeing;, , Individual, couple and family counselling Professionally-led support groups Practical support for your finances and other basic needs Classes and programs , , Availability of programs and services changes depending on the cancer centre., , Services may be available via telephone, online platform (Zoom) or at your healthcare centre through Telehealth., , Pamphlets:, , Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Patient Navigation Cancer Care Drug Coverage Counselling and Support Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigator Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy & Survivorship (OASIS) , , Key Provider: cancer patient navigators, drug access coordinators, indigenous cancer patient navigators, psychiatrists, psychologists, sexual health consultants, social workers, spiritual care counsellors