Treating your cancer means going well beyond medical treatments and the goal of remission. Our oncology and hematology treatment team at our cancer center in Sarasota, FL, helps patients and their families with customized support services. These services improve the quality of life throughout the cancer journey.
Let’s learn more about what our oncology and hematology team at Intercoastal Medical Group offers.
Effective Cancer Treatment Means More Than Medicine and Surgery
If you or a loved one have received a diagnosis of cancer, you know how overwhelming the prospect of the illness and its treatments can be. You have many questions and concerns about your physical well-being, job, family responsibilities, and the length and quality of your life.
The good news is that today’s oncology treatments are more effective than ever before. Plus, they can be highly individualized according to patient health, genetics, and the many subtypes and complexities of the illness itself.
However, cancer treatment does cause certain physical and emotional side effects. These take their toll on the patient and those who love and care for them. This is where our supportive services come in.
Our cancer center in Sarasota, FL, offers a range of support services to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs during cancer treatment. This integrative approach to care helps people improve their overall well-being and function before, during, and after their cancer therapies.
Education at Your Cancer Center in Sarasota, FL
These support services can include nutritional counseling, pain management, physical therapy, and psychological support. By providing these additional resources alongside medical treatments, we strive to enhance the overall well-being of our patients. Education is also key to attaining therapeutic goals and emotional survivorship.
We educate patients and their families about their cancers and the path of treatment and remission. We also deliver support to maximize medical therapies. Examples include physical therapy and cognitive behavior therapies to alleviate the day-to-day stress of cancer treatments, follow-up diagnostics, and caregiving.
Additionally, we provide accurate information about pain management options. We understand that chronic pain can impact a patient’s quality of life.
So, our professional team works closely with each individual to find the best approach for dealing with pain. This may include medication or alternative therapies, such as meditation, acupuncture, or massage.
What Do You Need Most During Your Cancer Journey?
Our oncology and hematology specialists work closely with each patient to determine what will help them successfully navigate a number of cancer-related issues. For example, many patients benefit from:
- Spiritual counseling and methods of prayer and meditation
- Improvement of communication skills within families and between patients and healthcare providers
- Respite services to give family and caregivers time to rest, recharge, and do activities of daily living, such as running errands
- Improvement of overall strength and endurance with referral to physical and occupational therapy services
- Dietary counseling to improve appetite, reduce gastrointestinal problems, and maximize beneficial nutritional intake
- Education on side effects of cancer therapy
We also recommend reaching out for counsel beyond our oncology/hematology clinic. The support, information, and services offered by the American Cancer Society include a cancer helpline for 24/7 live help and information vital to transportation, smoking cessation programs, area cancer support groups, and more.
Your Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sarasota, FL
Intercoastal Medical Group offers a wide range of healthcare services and medical specialty care. This includes the latest in hematology and oncology treatments and supportive services for patients diagnosed with:
- Solid tumors
- Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Multiple myeloma
- Leukopenia
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Our board-certified physicians are Dr. Andrew Marple and Dr. Galina Vugman. They see patients in our Cattleridge Medical Building II in Sarasota, FL.
Plus, we are a multi-specialty medical group. As such, we network with all the healthcare providers in our practice to ensure rapid and accurate communication and coordination of services, including imaging and lab tests, referrals, and more.
For the best in cancer treatments, education, therapy, and counsel, please call Intercoastal Medical Group in Sarasota, FL, at (941) 200-1125. Alternatively, request an in-person visit here. We are eager to help you through your cancer journey.
