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MindBody Massage Program
St. Mary’s offers free massage services for our patients on Monday and Thursday at the Cancer Care Center. Stephen Naylor, certified massage therapist, gives complimentary chair massages providing you with a caring, professional touch to help ease pain, relax your mind and body, and restore your body’s own healing resources.
Like many other leading hospitals, St. Mary’s provides massage therapy to cancer patients because research continues to confirm its benefits. When receiving massage therapy, cancer patients variously experienced less pain, anxiety, nausea and/or fatigue; they increased their immune response and felt more relaxed after receiving massage or other touch therapies.
Dietary Consultation
While undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment, your body might need additional nutritional support to help the healing process. In addition, dietary changes can often help you feel better during the treatment process by increasing your energy. That’s why St. Mary’s offers consultations with registered dieticians at the Cancer Care Center for all interested patients. Please talk to one of our staff to set up an appointment.
Pastoral Care
We want to care for you, body and soul, during your treatment. Our professionally-trained chaplains are available 24 hours per day to offer spiritual and emotional support to you and your family. Chaplains interact with religious leaders of all faiths to provide you seamless support, especially during times of uncertainty. They provide opportunities for prayer, sacraments and spiritual rituals you and/or your family may desire.
Chaplains are available to explain Advance Directives (Living Will, Power of Attorney for Healthcare) and to assist you should you want to complete these documents. There is no charge for this service.
Local Support Groups
Central Illinois Prostate Cancer Support Group, call 876-2370 for more information.
Facing Cancer Together, call 876-4750 for more information.
Komen Breast Cancer Support Group, call 876-4377 for more information.
Ovarian Cancer Support Group, call 876-4750 for more information.
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