published in Psycho-Oncology<\/a> in May, specifically concluded that \u201cwhile the majority of patients received recommended care, treatment centres must continue to improve symptom screening rates, particularly for emotional distress.\u201d<\/p>\nSolarisCare\u2019s founder, Head of Haematology Dr David Joske, said the link between physical and emotional health was often overlooked.<\/p>\n
\u201cSolarisCare believes modern cancer treatment should be more than the eradication of disease, it needs to include the integration of services to treat a person\u2019s physical and psychological health,\u201d Dr Joske said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was the absence of this that prompted the founding of SolarisCare in 2001. Our focus has remained firmly on helping people navigate cancer treatment by providing complementary therapies.\u201d<\/p>\n
SolarisCare\u2019s range of services includes techniques giving patients an opportunity to discuss thoughts, feelings and concerns. It is intended to help patients feel more in control of their situation, more relaxed and less fearful of the future.<\/p>\n
SolarisCare also offers cancer support centres which chief executive David Edwards said provided a welcoming environment for cancer patients and their carers to relax and reflect.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are truly focused on assisting with both the physical and emotional support of patients and carers,\u201d Mr Edwards said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut while these services are available, not all healthcare professionals are aware of them which makes it all the more important to collaborate on research.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Edwards said SolarisCare fully supported the investment in new research to ensure the emotional health of patients was also looked after.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe encourage and support communications between all health care professionals, complementary therapies, cancer patients and families with the aim of enhancing the understanding between these groups.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr Joske said the key differentiator of SolarisCare\u2019s offering was that it was based on medical research and aligned with medical professionals.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything we do is based on evidence to prove it is of benefit to a patient\u2019s treatment. Whether it be exercise or counselling, service users know that it\u2019s being done with a clear purpose in mind,\u201d Dr Joske said.<\/p>\n
The $4 million worth of grants has been awarded by NSW Cancer Council.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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