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Supportive Care
Cancer is often accompanied by emotional stress, anxiety, and physical discomfort. At UCC Hamburg, we accompany you during and after your cancer treatment with therapy-accompanying services to provide you with the best possible support.
Emotional strain, anxiety, and the stress that results from them are common companions of a cancer diagnosis. Physical symptoms caused by the disease itself or by side effects of treatment can further affect a patient’s well-being. Supportive, therapy-accompanying services complement cancer treatment. They help implement measures to relieve disease-related symptoms and treatment-related side effects, and to improve overall quality of life.
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These areas include psycho-oncology (psychological support), palliative care (symptom management), support groups, nutritional counseling, and social counseling. These services aim to improve quality of life and to stabilize both psychological and physical well-being during cancer and its treatment. Many of these can also be used after cancer therapy has been completed.
If you are unsure which option suited for you, you are welcome to contact our Oncoguide or discuss the topic with your treating physicians at your next appointment.
- Nutritional Counseling
A mindful diet supports well-being and can help alleviate symptoms during and after cancer.
Nutritional Counseling
- Sports & Physical Activity
At UCC Hamburg, we follow a holistic approach to cancer treatment and offer a wide range of exercise and physical activity programs.
Sports & Physical Activity
- Complementary Medicine
Palliative care supports patients and caregivers from diagnosis through the end-of-life phase, focusing on symptom relief, quality of life improvement, and emotional support.
Complementary Medicine
- Palliative Care
Palliative care supports patients and caregivers from diagnosis through the end-of-life phase, focusing on symptom relief, quality of life improvement, and emotional support.
Palliative Care
- Psycho-Oncology Services
In our specialized psycho-oncology clinic, we offer various services for patients and caregivers to help manage the social and psychological effects of cancer.
Psycho-oncology
- Support Groups
No one has to face cancer alone. Support groups provide a space to connect with others experiencing similar or the same conditions. At UCC Hamburg, we have a large network of support groups.
Support Groups
- Social Counseling
A cancer diagnosis often leads to major changes in daily life and personal management. Social counseling provides guidance and assistance in communicating with institutions and authorities during and after hospitalization.
Social Counseling
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Information on cancer
Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is as individual as the people affected themselves. Some want to gather as much information as possible, while others need distance, space, and time to focus on themselves first.
We have compiled a selection of information materials for you.
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Events
At UCC Hamburg, we offer a variety of events for patients, caregivers, and anyone interested. For example, our monthly event series “Living with Cancer & in Dialogue” presents topics from cancer care with a holistic approach to health and well-being. Events are primarily conducted in German.
Further Information
Do you have any questions or would you like to make an appointment? Here you will find our contact details for UCC Hamburg.
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