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      What is Psycho Oncology?

      Psycho-oncology is a sub specialty in oncology that focuses on the psychological, emotional, social, and behavioral aspects of cancer care. The department helps cancer patients to overcome fear, anxiety, depression that occurs at various stages of cancer treatment including diagnosis, active treatment and follow up. It focuses on good mental health, social and family relationships during cancer treatment and survivorship.  

      Psycho oncology team consists of clinical psycho-oncologist and social workers who work with the help of departments of psychiatry, and clinical psychology. Working in collaboration with the oncologist the team aims to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care, addressing the mental health needs of cancer patients, and their families.

      Scope of Services

      • To provide psychological support to cancer patients and their families
      • Breaking bad news
      • Handling stress reactions, panic attacks and insomnia by medications and therapy
      • Psychometric screening and assessment tests for cancer patients
      • Individual psychotherapy (e.g., CBT, ACT, supportive therapy) for patients
      • Group therapy (e.g., support groups, psycho education) for patients
      • Family and couple’s therapy, Marital counseling for the cancer patients 
      • Palliative care support
      • Pre- and post-treatment psychological assessment and intervention.
      • Assessment and management of psychiatric comorbidities
      • Pharmacological management (in collaboration with psychiatrists)
      • Psycho-educational programs for patients and caregivers.
      • Alcohol and tobacco de-addiction counseling and Medications
      • Cancer Self help groups and Activities
      • Bereavement counseling and Support
      • Telemedicine facilities
      • CanHelp Group- Cancer Self Help Group of Marsleeva Cancer care and research Centre- You tube link
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      The Child Development Centre is located at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai in Cherpunkal, Kottayam district, Kerala. To book an appointment or for more information, call 04822 359 900 / 354 900, 269 700 or visit www.marsleevamedicity.com.
      Our team includes a Developmental Paediatrician, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Early Interventionist, Special Educator, Remedial Therapist and Physiotherapist. All rehabilitation professionals are certified by the Rehabilitation Council of India and work together using a case based, multi disciplinary approach.
      The young brain is highly responsive to therapy and stimulation. When developmental issues are detected and treated during the early hidden or evolving stage, before the condition becomes fully established, the outcomes are significantly better and the effort, time and cost involved are far less. Waiting until a problem is fully manifested makes treatment harder and slower.
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