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Psycho-Oncology
In our specialized psycho-oncology clinic, we offer a variety of services for patients and caregivers to help manage the social and psychological effects of a cancer diagnosis.
In Short
Psycho-oncology aims to enhance well-being and quality of life during and after treatment, and to reduce emotional burdens such as anxiety, overwhelm, and despair.
Many people find not only the diagnosis and treatment itself stressful and unsettling, but also worry about the impact of the disease on their future, daily life, work, family, or friends. In such situations, it can be helpful to speak with someone outside of your immediate environment to address questions and find ways to cope with anxiety, overwhelm, or despair.
In our specialized psycho-oncology clinic, we support both patients and caregivers, as well as other close individuals who may also be affected. Psycho-oncologists work together with those affected to explore individual strategies for managing the changes in their lives. Together, the wishes and needs of the patients are considered, and helpful thoughts and behaviors are developed to support a satisfactory quality of life.
Overview of Our Psycho-Oncology Services
Currently, the following group therapy programs are offered in our specialized psycho-oncology clinic:
- Discussion Group “Life is on My Side!”
- Caregivers’ Group
- AYA Group (Adolescents and Young Adults, ages 18–40 with a cancer diagnosis)
- Psychotherapeutic–Psycho-oncological Group “Strengthening Resources in Cancer”
- Psychotherapeutic–Psycho-oncological “Breast Cancer Women’s Group”
Bringing Life to Sound
Living with cancer brings a wide range of thoughts, emotions, and moods. It is often difficult to understand and navigate them. Music therapy offers various ways to perceive, express, and better understand yourself through music. Music therapy is mainly offered as individual sessions, but group sessions are also held regularly. No musical experience is required.
Die Diagnose Krebs bedeutet immer einen tiefen Einschnitt ins Leben des Betroffenen und wie kaum eine andere Erkrankung ist diese häufig mit Ängsten und belastenden Gefühlen verbunden.
Die Kunsttherapie unterstützt Sie darin, Wege im Umgang mit Ihrer Erkrankung zu erproben und zu finden. Sie können einen inneren Halt entwickeln, der Ihnen einen eigenen Standpunkt und einen aktiven Umgang mit Ihrer Situation ermöglicht.
Hierfür stehen Ihnen mehrere Ausdrucksmöglichkeiten zur Verfügung: Sie können zeichnen, mit Farbe malen oder in Ton arbeiten - je nach Ihrer Situation und Ihrem persönlichen Bedürfnis.
Unter der Leitung einer diplomierten Kunsttherapeutin bietet das UCC Hamburg einmal wöchentlich eine kunsttherapeutische Begleitung an.
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Vor dem Beginn der kunsttherapeutischen Begleitung findet ein Vorgespräch statt, in dem unter anderem Ihre persönlichen Ziele und Erwartungen besprochen werden. Hierfür ist ein separater Termin erforderlich, für den sich die Therapeutin mit Ihnen in Verbindung setzt.
We provide psycho-oncological care for hospitalized patients in certain organ-specific cancer centers at UKE (so-called consultation service).
Treating physicians in the respective centers can request consultations for hospitalized patients through the clinical information system using a “MedPsych Consultation” (see information in the internal QM manual).
In addition, we also offer psycho-oncological support in other organ-specific cancer centers and the oncology center (liaison service).
Appointments and Further Information on Psycho-oncology Services
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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