Cancer Patient & Family Support Services
Helping you and your family adjust to life with cancer
Providing the right support for cancer patients and their families starts with treating them like part of our own family. That's the commitment of the Patient & Family Support Services Program at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Our program provides evidence-based interventions that help people cope, including group therapy sessions, spiritual care, art therapy, music therapy, referrals to our experts in mental health, and other services.
Are you a new patient?
Please join our Patient Orientation Group. This VIRTUAL, WEEKLY group meeting gives information on the support services available at Rogel. We invite you to ask questions, and hope to enhance your overall experience at Rogel. Use the email address to register and get the link.
Browse programs for patients and families
The following programs are provided by the Rogel Cancer Center for our cancer patients and families. Scroll further down (or click the "See More" link) to view additional support services provided to ALL Michigan Medicine patients and families.
Art Therapy
The emotions involved in coping with illness, treatment, living with uncertainty and meeting the challenges of everyday life are often difficult to describe in words. Making art that is meaningful to you can provide support that is creative and unique to your personal journey.
Famillies Facing Cancer
Because cancer affects everyone in a family, the U-M Rogel Cancer Center offers Families Facing Cancer, a program dedicated to helping children of all ages who have a loved one diagnosed with the disease.
Guided Imagery
Guided imagery is a gentle but powerful technique that focuses and directs the imagination. It's very helpful in alleviating stress and coping with the pain and discomfort of treatment.
Music Therapy
Music therapy is the use of music intervention to meet the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of an individual. Therapists are accomplished musicians and certified therapists.
Support Groups
Cancer support groups allow people with cancer, as well as those touched by it, to share feelings, experiences, tips and advice. The Rogel Cancer Center partners with community groups to offer a wide-range of topics.
Voices Art Gallery
The Voices Art Gallery was designed to give the opportunity to individuals to share their experiences in living with cancer. The artworks chosen to be displayed will tell individual stories, inspire, encourage and educate others who are experiencing cancer.
The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center recognizes the power of the arts in the healing process. In creating artwork, each individual has the capacity to communicate through various media the experiences he/she has been through. The Voices Art Gallery was designed to give the opportunity to individuals to share their experiences in living with cancer. Learn more about the current show.
Acknowledgement
Patient and Family Support Services are provided to U-M Health Rogel Cancer Center patients at no cost thanks to generous donations.
The Patient Assistance Center provides support and services to cancer patients.
The Patient Assistance Center (PAC), a satellite office of the Guest Assistance Program (GAP), was established for the unique needs of Rogel Cancer Center patients. The PAC offers immediate access to social work services at the cancer center. Our skilled, licensed social workers are available to alleviate barriers to care for patients and families. In addition to assisting with your needs, PAC social workers collaborate with clinical social workers to meet the full scope of social work needs for patients and families.
Contact the Practical Assistance Program at 734-232-2208.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday; 8am to 4:30pm
Additional support services for cancer patients
In addition to the support provided to cancer patients through the Patient and Family Support Services Program, all U-M Health patients can take advantage of the following:
Rogel Patient & Family Advisory Council
The Rogel Cancer Center’s Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC), partners patients and families with members of the health care team to provide guidance on how to improve the patient and family experience.
