Psychosocial Oncology Program
The Psychosocial Oncology Program at the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center of Loyola University Medical Center is devoted to helping individuals and families affected by cancer to navigate the cancer experience. The Program is staffed by experienced psychologists and clinical staff who understand the stress of a cancer diagnosis and have the skills necessary to help individuals cope with emotional changes during and after treatment has been completed.
Clinical Services Include:
- Individual, couples and family psychotherapy
- Coping skills training and stress management
- Instruction in relaxation skills & meditation techniques
- Biofeedback training
- Smoking cessation program
- Behavioral treatment for insomnia
- Behavioral coaching in self care strategies to manage illness and treatment side effects, and to make lifestyle changes
- Crisis intervention
- Bereavement counseling
- Support groups
Services are available on an out-patient basis and for patients who are hospitalized at Loyola
The Psychosocial Oncology Program is located in the Coleman Foundation Image Renewal Center at the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center. To learn more about the program or to schedule an appointment, contact Patricia Mumby, PhD, Director, at (708) 327-2133.