Cancer support program expands schedule

Cancer Support Sonoma is expanding its services to a twice-weekly schedule on April 17, with appointments available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.|

Cancer Support Sonoma is expanding its services to a twice-weekly schedule on April 17, with appointments available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The program, which began serving cancer patients in March, offers a range of complementary therapies to help ease the symptoms usually associated with conventional cancer treatments, including acupuncture, massage therapy, Jin Shin Jyutsu (a form of acupressure), naturopathic medical consultations, nutrition counseling, guided imagery and meditation, Feldenkrais, and music/sound healing.

Cancer Support Sonoma is operated by the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation in partnership with the North Bay Cancer Alliance. The program is located on the third floor of Sonoma Valley Hospital, 347 Andrieux St., in Sonoma.

All therapy providers selected for the program have experience working with cancer patients. Patients also have the guidance of a patient navigator to assist them in choosing among the therapies offered and to provide support and resources as needed.

The program covers its costs through donations and grants, including a sliding scale fee for patients. According to Dave Pier, the interim executive director of the foundation, services will be made as accessible as possible in order to serve all who need them, and no one will be turned away because of inability to pay.

For more information, contact Pam Koppel or Julia Cervone at 935-5244, or by email at infocancersupport@svh.com.

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