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Many patients feel a renewed sense of purpose and energy as they begin working with their healthcare team to treat their disease.

But patients may also have physical, spiritual, emotional, or practical concerns.

Select from the list below to learn more about Memorial Sloan-Kettering's services for inpatients and outpatients.

  • Inpatient Counseling & Support Groups
    Because anxiety and depressive symptoms can interfere with treatment and recovery, obtaining assistance in coping may be important while you are in the hospital.
  • Outpatient Counseling
    Many people find that counseling can help them manage the complications that being a cancer patient can add to life. The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Counseling Center is available to help.
  • Nutrition
    Memorial Sloan-Kettering's inpatients and outpatients can request a personal nutritional consultation with one of our certified dietition-nutritionists
  • Sexual Health
    Sexual health can be affected by cancer and its treatment. Memorial Sloan-Kettering offers services to help men and women address sexual health issues.
  • Extra Help at Home
    If you are leaving the hospital and require extra help at home, including home care or other aftercare, equipment, or supplies, case managers are available on each floor in charge of discharge planning.
  • Complementary Therapies
    The Integrative Medicine Service offers services that manage symptoms and complement medical treatment while enhancing healing and promoting a sense of well-being.
  • Look Good . . . Feel Better
    Professional makeup artists help cancer patients look their best.
  • Patient-to-Patient Volunteers
    Memorial Sloan-Kettering has established a program through which former patients who are now well are available to meet with patients who are still in treatment.
  • Symptom Management and Support
    Our specialists have expertise in treating pain and other symptoms.
  • Patient Recreation Pavilion & Library
    Memorial Sloan-Kettering's Patient Recreation Pavilion offers arts and crafts activities, a well-equipped library, and scheduled musical and comedy events.
  • Patient Representatives
    Patient Representatives are advocates patient advocates and can help with issues concerning care, policies, and procedures.

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