World Cancer Day is celebrated on the 4th of February each year.
The main aim of World Cancer Day is to promote research, prevent cancer, improve patient services, raise awareness and mobilise the global community to make progress against cancer, and includes the adoption of World Cancer Day.
https://www.worldcancerday.org/our-story states that they believe that access to life-saving cancer diagnosis, treatment and care should be equitable for all – no matter where you live, what your income, your ethnicity or gender.
Therefore the theme for this year’s World Cancer day is CLOSE THE CARE GAP
Dube & Pottas Inc Social Workers renders services to Oncology Patients on a daily basis. We would therefore want to advocate for the importance of the role of Social Workers in Oncology, as we truly believe that our services have a remarkable impact.
Social Work Services in Oncology includes, but are not limited to:
- Better understanding of a patient’s diagnosis and treatment.
- Helping patients explain their cancer diagnosis to family and friends.
- Providing counselling services.
- Address emotional stressors related to the disease and treatment.
- Teaching patients how to perform relaxation and coping strategies.
- Managing and overcoming depression or anxiety related to a cancer diagnosis.
- Leading or recommending support groups.
- Address worries about being a burden on your family and other caregivers.
- Offering resources for financial assistance.
- Adapting to a lifestyle with less independence or struggles with not being the breadwinner.
- Employer liaison.
- Assisting patients in finding transportation to medical appointments.
- Advanced care and discharge planning.
Let us spread the word, on the important role Social Workers in Oncology fulfil!