Psycho Oncology

Cancer is often associated with a multitude of distressing feelings and emotions. This psychological distress, at times, affects the self, relationships, work, and almost every facet of an individual and his/her family. Evidence suggests that one-third of individuals diagnosed with cancer experience severe psychological distress and upto 70% exhibit some degree of anxiety and depression. This evidence further supports the effectiveness of services aimed at relieving the emotional distress that accompanies a diagnosis of cancer, even in the case of debilitating depression and anxiety (David Spiegel).

The field of psycho-oncology is concerned with the psychological, social, behavioural, and ethical aspects of cancer. This service is mainly aimed at addressing the psychological responses of patients to cancer, at all stages of the disease (and that of their families and caretakers), along with understanding the psychological, behavioural and social factors that may influence the disease process.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer or has battled cancer, then the sequence of reactions would quite likely be:

  • Initial Reaction: shock, fear, anger, disbelief, sadness, guilt , loneliness, loss of control
  • Distress, coupled with feelings of anxiety, depression
  • Adjustment and acceptance once treatment decisions are made

At Cytecare, we focus on improving the patient experience, by supporting patients and their families through their journey to enhance their overall quality of life.

Suggestions

A few suggestions that may help you in the cancer journey

  • Get the basic facts about cancer diagnosis.
  • Keep the lines of communication open between doctors and your family members.
  • Anticipate possible physical changes.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
  • Let friends and family help you.
  • Review your goals and priorities.
  • Try to maintain a normal lifestyle.
  • Talk to other people with cancer- Fight stigma.
  • Develop your own coping strategies (e.g. meditation, religion, hobbies).
  • Planning your finances.

Services

  • Psychological counseling services - Individual/caregiver/family sessions
  • Group therapy
  • Support groups
  • Providing psycho-education
  • Tobacco cessation services

Our Psycho Oncologists

Senior Associate, Psycho-Oncology Services - Rajeshwari A

Mr. Shameem V

Consultant - Psycho Oncology

Area Of Interest

  • Psycho-Oncoloqy
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Grief & Bereavement
  • Death & Dying
  • Tobacco Cessation
  • Personal & Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Adjustment Issues




    OUR CANCER SPECIALISTS

    Cytecare’s commitment to providing the highest level of advanced cancer care treatment includes a multi-faceted approach that relies on what we call the four pillars of cancer treatment. Meet our cancer care clinical team of accredited and highly qualified cancer care specialists and top oncologists in Bangalore, India.

    DR AKSHAY KUDPAJE

    DR AKSHAY KUDPAJE

    Senior Consultant & Director - Head & Neck Oncology

    DR APARNA SUBRAYA GANGOLI

    DR APARNA SUBRAYA GANGOLI

    Senior Consultant & Head - Laboratory Medicine

    DR DINESH RAJU

    DR DINESH RAJU

    Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead – Department of Anaesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain

    Dr Harish P

    Dr Harish P

    Senior Consultant - Medical Oncology, Hemato Oncology & BMT

    DR KOMAL D CHIPPALKATTI

    DR KOMAL D CHIPPALKATTI

    Associate Consultant - Pathologist

    DR L NARENDRA PRASAD

    DR L NARENDRA PRASAD

    Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine & HIV Medicine

    DR MOHANARAJ RAMACHANDRAN

    DR MOHANARAJ RAMACHANDRAN

    Consultant - Pediatric Oncology and bone marrow transplant

    DR POORNIMA SUBRAHMANYA

    DR POORNIMA SUBRAHMANYA

    Consultant, Gastrointestinal & HPB Surgery

    DR Poovamma C U

    DR Poovamma C U

    Senior Consultant and Director- Breast Oncology

    DR Prasad Narayanan

    DR Prasad Narayanan

    Senior Consultant & Director - Medical Oncology, Hemato Oncology & BMT

    DR Punyashree RM

    DR Punyashree RM

    Associate Consultant - Gynaec Oncology

    Dr Raghavendra Babu

    Dr Raghavendra Babu

    Senior Consultant & Director - Gastrointestinal & HPB Surgery

    Dr G. Rama Mohan Reddy

    Dr G. Rama Mohan Reddy

    Senior Consultant & Director - Nuclear Medicine

    Dr Sharath kote. G.S.

    Dr Sharath kote. G.S.

    Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

    DR SUHAS M.S.

    DR SUHAS M.S.

    Consultant General Physician

    DR T Surendra Reddy

    DR T Surendra Reddy

    Senior Consultant and Director - Radiation Oncology

    DR ARJUN SRIVATSA

    DR ARJUN SRIVATSA

    Senior Consultant Neuro Surgery

    DR ANTHONY PAIS

    DR ANTHONY PAIS

    Senior Consultant – Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

    DR DEEPAK G SHIVARATHRE

    DR DEEPAK G SHIVARATHRE

    Senior Consultant - Orthopaedics and Ortho Oncology, Cytecare Hospitals, Director - Spire clinics

    DR GURURAJ S PURANIK

    DR GURURAJ S PURANIK

    Senior Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics

    DR MOHAN KESHAVAMURTHY

    DR MOHAN KESHAVAMURTHY

    Senior Consultant-Urology, Uro Oncology, Andrology and Renal Transplant Surgery

    DR SHOBHA K

    DR SHOBHA K

    Senior Consultant- Gynaec Oncology

    DR SHREYAS NAGARAJ

    DR SHREYAS NAGARAJ

    Consultant- Urology, Uro Oncology, Andrology and Renal Transplant Surgery

    DR Swati Bhat

    DR Swati Bhat

    Senior Consultant & Director - Pain & Palliative Care, Interventional Spine Specialist

    DR SANDEEP BEVOOR

    DR SANDEEP BEVOOR

    Consultant - Pain and Palliative Care

    DR SHYLESH MP

    DR SHYLESH MP

    Associate Consultant - Neurosurgery

    DR VYBHAV VIJENDRA

    DR VYBHAV VIJENDRA

    Consultant Pulmonologist

    DR PRADEEP R

    DR PRADEEP R

    Consultant - Neurology & Epileptology

    DR N KRISHNAMURTHY

    DR N KRISHNAMURTHY

    Consultant - ENT

    DR KIRAN J

    DR KIRAN J

    Senior Consultant - Plastic Reconstructive Hand and Cosmetic Surgery

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    WHY CYTECARE

    At Cytecare, we promote advanced focused cancer care for each and every individual- a profound approach to individuals and their cancer treatment. We understand and believe that every cancer is different; hence, we practice specialised cancer treatment for each case. Our multidisciplinary cancer specialist team consists of researched cancer care practitioners strongly guided by national and global protocols, making us the best cancer hospital in Bangalore.

    Indian Association of Palliative Care Certification

    Recognized by Indian Association Of Palliative Care

    NABH accreditation

    Our Hospital Is NABH Accredited

    European Society for Medical Oncology Badge

    Designated Center Of Integrated Oncology And Palliative Care

    NABL accreditated labratory certificate

    Our Laboratory Is NABH Accredited

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