Psycho-oncologist - Warsaw and Płock
Psycho-oncology is a field of clinical psychology that supports people coping with cancer and their loved ones. It helps them deal with the emotional burden of diagnosis, treatment and the changes the illness can bring to everyday life.
Psycho-oncological support can be helpful at every stage of the illness, from the moment of diagnosis, through treatment, to recovery and the return to everyday life.
How does a psycho-oncologist help?
Psycho-oncological consultations help, among other things, to:
- cope with anxiety, stress and tension,
- come to terms with the diagnosis and the changes related to treatment,
- communicate better with loved ones and medical staff,
- support the patient's family and carers,
- improve quality of life during and after oncological treatment,
- deal with feelings of helplessness, sadness or being overwhelmed.
Psycho-oncology at OpenMed in Warsaw and Płock
At OpenMed Medical Centre we offer psycho-oncological consultations in Warsaw and Płock. Appointments can take place in person or online, depending on the patient's needs.
During a consultation the patient is given a safe space to talk about emotions, fears, relationships, difficulties related to treatment and everyday functioning. The psycho-oncologist helps to put experiences in order, name needs and find ways of coping with tension.
Who are psycho-oncological consultations for?
A consultation can be support both for the person who is ill and for their loved ones. Cancer affects not only the body, but also the sense of security, life plans, family relationships, professional activity and self-esteem. Talking to a psycho-oncologist helps you better understand your own reactions, reduce the feeling of loneliness and regain a greater sense of control over everyday life.
A comprehensive approach to oncological care
Psychological support is an important part of caring for an oncology patient. It can complement medical diagnosis and treatment, helping the patient move through the successive stages of therapy more easily.
At OpenMed the patient can use both a psycho-oncological consultation and a medical consultation in the field of clinical oncology. This approach makes it possible to look at the patient's situation more broadly, both from the medical and the emotional side.