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Duke Cancer Patient Support Program
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Supportive Care and Survivorship Center | Duke Cancer Institute dukecancerinstitute.org 10 facts
claimThe Duke Cancer Patient Support Program offers no-cost services including recreation therapy, pet therapy, and various support groups.
claimThe Duke Cancer Patient Support Program utilizes the motto 'You Are Not Alone' to represent its mission of supporting patients and their loved ones facing cancer.
claimThe Duke Cancer Patient Support Program employs a team of licensed family therapists to provide medical family therapy to those affected by cancer.
accountDr. Cheyenne Corbett assumed leadership of the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program in 2002.
claimThe Duke Cancer Patient Support Program provides onsite certified fitters for prosthetics, orthotics, and compression garments at its locations.
claimThe Duke Cancer Patient Support Program developed the 'KidsCan!' initiative to educate and support families where a parent has been diagnosed with cancer.
claimThe Duke Cancer Patient Support Program was one of the first formalized psychosocial support programs in the United States to offer counseling services, volunteer-based peer support, and self-image resources.
claimThe Duke Cancer Patient Support Program operates self-image service shops at three Duke Cancer Center locations, staffed by consultants who provide education and recommendations regarding physical changes from cancer treatment.
claimThe Duke Cancer Patient Support Program serves as the foundational program for the Supportive Care and Survivorship Center at the Duke Cancer Institute.
accountRachel Schanberg founded the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program in 1987.