Supportive Oncology and Rehabilitation Services
The Saint Luke’s Supportive Oncology and Rehabilitation Services team helps you manage the physical difficulties you may experience and provide emotional and spiritual support for the complex reactions that accompany a cancer diagnosis. We acknowledge that the distress of a life-altering illness is diverse and personal, so we tailor interventions and support for you and your family’s needs. Our services are available to all Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute patients.
Our team includes:
- Psychologists
- Social workers
- Genetic counselors
- Patient navigators
- Spiritual health professionals
- Dietitians
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech/language therapists
- Licensed cosmetologist
We offer multiple programs for patients and families, from support groups and exercise programs to educational sessions. Many of our services are complimentary for Saint Luke’s cancer patients. Please visit our classes directory for more information.
Locations
Supportive Oncology and Rehabilitation Services are available to all Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute patients. Call 816-932-4576 to speak to a member of our team.
Classes
Gilda’s Club of Kansas City
We are proud to partner with Gilda’s Club Kansas City to offer a range of monthly support groups and educational programming.
Look Good…Feel Better® classes
A free, two-hour workshop where volunteer professionals teach cancer patients beauty tips
Massage therapy
Massages are performed by licensed massage therapists in a private and relaxing environment. Appointments are required. Call 816-932-4576.
Nutrition counseling
Registered dietitians discuss general nutritional counseling during treatment and recovery, assess treatment-related nutritional deficits, and use diet as a way to decrease risk of cancer recurrence or the development of new cancer. Call 816-932-4576.
Nutrition for Cancer Survivorship
A 90-minute course that focuses on the foundation of a diet for cancer prevention.
Survivor-cize classes
Classes feature low-impact aerobic exercise, resistance training with functional movement in mind, balance stability exercises, and gentle yoga stretching.
Yoga
Yoga has been shown to help restore joint range of motion and lower fatigue and tension caused by chemotherapy and radiation.
Please visit our classes directory for more information.
