The importance of Supportive Therapies
At LOC, our approach to treating cancer is not just focused on medicine. We offer a wide range of supportive therapies to help you and your family before, during and after treatment. As a leading provider of cancer care, we recognise that there are many aspects of physical and emotional well-being which are important to our patients during and after their treatment.
At each LOC facility we provide a range of supportive therapies designed to help prevent, alleviate or manage the consequences of cancer or the cancer treatments we provide.
We offer clinics for dietetic advice, psychological support, complementary therapy, physiotherapy and hair and image advice. In addition to this we host a comprehensive series of workshops known as the ‘Living Well Programme’ to help support our patients and their relatives.
Over the past 12 months the supportive services team at the LOC have started to conduct small-scale research investigating the impact of supportive services on symptom management and quality of life. Together, the supportive services team and the HCA UK research committee are aiming to continue to cultivate an environment which is conducive to conducting and publishing supportive care research.
LOC Supportive Therapies
Complementary therapies
Our team of experienced complementary therapists offer aromatherapy, reflexology and massage.
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Nutrition
Our team of experienced oncology dietitians can answer all of your nutritional questions and help to ensure you maintain an optimal diet throughout your treatment.
More about nutrition during treatment
Hair and image advice
We have designed number of services designed to help you manage the image changes which can occur as a result of your oncology treatment.
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Psychological support
Our qualified psychologist, Dr Lucy Davidson, offers support in managing the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
More about psychological support
Sexual health and Intimacy advice
It is very common for people with cancer to worry about intimacy or to experience problems with their sexual health.
More about advice on Sexual health
Exercise and Fitness
Our specialist oncology physiotherapist has the necessary skill set and knowledge to help people overcome the physical side effects of cancer or cancer treatment.
More about exercise and fitness
Relaxation and Focus
Our team of complementary therapists are always on hand to help you relax and to focus on something other than cancer.
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If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, contact our dedicated patient liaison team or request a second opinion online. No direct referral from a doctor is necessary.