Thursday 9 October 2014

Comfort Counts in Cancer Treatment Facilities

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with cancer you know that you are dealing with more than a physical crisis; you’re dealing with emotions that change on a daily basis and can be very difficult to manage. When it comes to cancer, dealing with your head is just as important as dealing with your body. You need to make sure that you are in the best head space to deal most effectively with your cancer.

In many cases, this peace of mind - or as much as you can have when you are dealing with a cancer diagnosis - begins with the treatment facility that you have chosen. Not only are they charged with delivering you with the best physical care they can, they are also called upon to support you as a person and that means providing a comfortable place to receive your treatments.

So when you’re deciding on a treatment facility - in addition to researching the doctors associated with such a facility - it’s important to vet the facility itself. Keep these important things in mind:

•    You want a facility where you will have your testing done, see your doctors, and undergo treatment all in one place. Having cancer means spending a lot of time with your doctors and medical team. So it’s important to find a place where you can be most comfortable and can conveniently have access to all the resources you need.

•    If you will be undergoing chemotherapy, be sure that your treatment facility has a comfortable and relaxing infusion room. This is, unfortunately, a place where you will be spending a good deal of time and you want it to be a place where you can relax and be at peace.


•    Your team is very important so choose wisely. In addition to your doctor, you must be sure that the team that surrounds you in the treatment facility is top-notch. These are the people who will provide you with care during your treatment so it’s important that they are friendly, warm, and responsive to your needs.

Cancer is by no means a comfortable diagnosis but that doesn’t mean you can’t be comfortable undergoing treatment for cancer. Connect with what’s important to you during your treatment journey and don’t settle for anything less.  Any queries please visit