The physicians, nurses and other professionals who staff the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute understand that serious illness can take a toll on the spirit as well as the body. They are dedicated to creating a caring and compassionate environment for our patients.
As patients and their families and friends undergo the stresses and emotional strain of cancer treatment, they may wish to take advantage of the many support groups available through the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute.
Cedars-Sinai's Support Group for Russian-Speaking Patients meets the second Friday of the month at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Open to community participants as well, this group includes occasional lectures on diet and nutrition, alternative medicine, cancer prevention and related topics. For more information, contact Adinah Lindner at (310) 423-6346.
Cedars-Sinai's Lung Cancer Support Group for patients with Stage I and Stage II lung cancer meets on the first Monday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m. in room 6717 of the Medical Center's South Tower. For information, call Donato Kusuanco at (310) 423-1850.
Cedars-Sinai's Look Good . . . Feel Better Program is offered at the Cedars-Sinai Outpatient Cancer Center several times a year. For information, call (310) 423-0638.
Cedars-Sinai's Gynecologic Cancer Support Group meets twice monthly at the Cedars-Sinai Outpatient Cancer Center. The group is for women facing issues related to diagnosis of the disease. For more information, call (310) 423-3348 or (310) 314-2564.
Cedars-Sinai's Caregivers Support Group meets at the Cedars-Sinai Outpatient Cancer Center. This group is for caregivers, family and friends of cancer patients exclusively. For more information, contact Paula Heinz at (310) 423-0638.
The Cedars-Sinai Outpatient Cancer Center's Visualization/Art Therapy Group uses imagery, self-hypnosis and art to address patient stress, pain and self-esteem issues. For more information, contact Lynn Weiss at (310) 423-0638.
Cedars-Sinai's Chaplaincy Services provides in-hospital spiritual support for persons of all faiths. For more information, call (310) 423-5550.
The GenRISK Adult Genetics Program at Cedars-Sinai provides genetic risk assessment, diagnosis, testing and counseling for cancer susceptibility genes. For more information, call (310) 423-9913.
Cedars-Sinai's Hospice Program offers comprehensive care to terminally ill patients. It also provides maximum comfort and emotional support for patients and families, as well as assistance with end-of-life issues. For more information, call (310) 423-9520.
Cedars-Sinai's social workers can help with the personal, family and financial issues of illness. For more information, call Case Management at (310) 423-4446.
Food and Nutrition Services at Cedars-Sinai evaluates each hospitalized patient's dietary needs. For more information, please call (310) 423-4524.
The Pain Center at Cedars-Sinai provides patients with specialists who are skilled in controlling pain. For more information, contact The Pain Center at (310) 423-9600.
Cedars-Sinai's Psychiatry Liaison Services provides personalized counseling and support. This service requires a physician's referral. For more information, please call (310) 423-3465.
Cancer-specific support organizations*, as well as organizations categorized by age and cultural groups* and community cancer organizations*, also offer support and services to persons with cancer, their caregivers, family and friends.
Cancer and its treatment can change the way you look and, consequently, the way you feel about yourself. This list of appearance and self-esteem resources* provides services, sources and accessories to help you look your best during and after treatment.
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