Clinical Psycho-Oncology Service
Many people find the process of going through cancer treatment emotionally challenging. Sometimes feelings may become more difficult to deal with on your own and this might be when you want to ask for some extra help. You may want to talk to someone separate from your family, your medical team or your specialist nurse and this is an option.
The Clinical Psycho-Oncology Service based in Bexley Wing, provides a service for people who are having treatment for cancer. The team is made up of Clinical Psychologists and Liaison Psychiatrists. They usually see you in their outpatient clinic on Level 1 Bexley Wing to discuss how you are feeling about your situation. However, if you are an inpatient they could also see you on the ward. They will want to hear about your experiences and discuss what kind of help you might need. Sometimes this can be specific strategies to help you get through a difficult situation and sometimes this might be a space to talk about your feelings. The person who you meet from the team can talk to you more about the options available.
If you feel that you (or a member of your family) would benefit from this kind of help, please discuss this with either your doctor, breast care nurse or other member of your medical team who can assess whether this service is appropriate for you and then help to organise a referral.
Disclaimer: On this website you will find advice to help you manage some of the more common but milder symptoms and side effects of breast cancer surgery. Please ONLY use this advice if you are currently participating in the ePainQ research project, otherwise you must follow the advice given to you by your medical team.
Clicking on the links in the left hand menu will take you to advice on looking after yourself during treatment. If after following the advice you don’t feel your symptoms are being successfully managed or relieved, or if you become more unwell, you should contact your hospital medical team immediately. This should be your Breast Care Nurse on 0113 2068623