Cancer Support at The Medical City: Empowering Patients on their Journey
At The Medical City, we understand the importance of holistic care for cancer patients, which extends beyond medical treatments. As part of our personalized cancer care services, we've created a cancer support group to provide a vital platform for patients to find solace, guidance, and strength during their cancer journey.
The Medical City's Cancer Support Group convenes every first Saturday of the month, offering various activities such as the Wellness in Illness Program. This program serves as a semi-structured intervention designed to facilitate emotional expression and processing for patients with chronic and debilitating illnesses, as well as their families.
The primary modalities utilized in our cancer support group in the Philippines include nutrition for health, spirituality and prayer, and self-expression through art, music, dance, and creative writing. The objectives of the program are to provide a safe space for emotional expression primarily for patients and their families or caregivers, and to support them in coping with the symptoms of illnesses and their treatments.