Fox Chase Cancer Center is a national leader in the movement toward better survivorship care. We understand that survivors of uterine sarcoma face unique, ongoing challenges, and we offer a number of programs and services to help them cope with the impact of cancer, including a Women’s Menopausal and Sexual Health Program.
We understand that cancer care can affect the whole family. We offer an array of support services for patients and their families. This includes individualized care to manage the symptoms and side effects of cancer treatment, as well as case management, social work services, support groups and access to the Fox Chase Resource and Education Center. Learn more.
If cancer treatment causes pain that affects your recovery, rehabilitation or quality of life, pain specialists at the Fox Chase Pain and Palliative Care Program can provide strategies and support to safely and effectively relieve your pain and discomfort. Learn more.
To support a holistic approach to healing and wellness, the Fox Chase Integrative Care Program offers evidence-based techniques and therapies that promote healing of the body and mind. These include yoga classes, Reiki sessions, music therapy and stress management. These healing practices have been shown to help relieve the symptoms and side effects of cancer treatment; ease pain, fatigue and anxiety; and improve mood. Learn more.
Because a diagnosis of uterine sarcoma puts you at greater risk of developing other cancers, your doctors will want to follow you closely to check for any signs of recurrence. Your schedule of follow-up screenings will depend on the type, grade and stage of cancer. It is important to stay up to date with these appointments. Learn more.
To address the unique health care needs of patients who have completed cancer treatment, Fox Chase offers wellness education, screening and ongoing health care through our survivor clinics. Under the guidance of the doctor who treated you for uterine sarcoma, the survivor clinic care team offers a broad range of services to deal with the lasting effects of cancer and cancer treatment, and provide long-term medical follow up. Services include specialized medical care, genetic counseling and testing, psychiatric services, nutritional support and preventive care to improve your future health and quality of life. Learn more.
Gynecologic Cancer Support Group
Patients who are impacted by gynecologic cancers can join at any time during or after treatment for support and information. This group meets quarterly and has a varied and informative topic each time. Registration requested for all programs.
For information about future programs, call JoAnne Rufo, MSW, LSW at 215-728-3017.