onco-psychology?
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Anonymous
| Hi, I am currently undergoing cancer treatment. I have never seen a therapist before but am thinking it might be beneficial to talk to someone. I have a good prognosis but also have young kids and it has been a lot to deal with. I recently learned there is a specialty therapy focused on people going through cancer and am wondering if anyone has recommendations for a psychologist/therapist in the DMV who specializes in this? I'm being treated at hopkins but am open to private practice or another hospital system for this. |
Anonymous
| Yes. Chris Santangelo in Dupont Circle. He is a psychiatrist and professor of medicine at Georgetown. He has historically worked with the various cancer specialties at Georgetown and I was a patient. Very knowledgable and one of the nicest guys I have ever met. |
Anonymous
| I’m sorry that you find yourself in this spot. Even when you don’t fear for your survival or long-term quality of life, cancer treatment is a lot. Sibley (part of the JH system) has a resource page that includes support groups and social work: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel-cancer-center/washington-dc/cancer-care-at-sibley-memorial-hospital/patient-family. Check in with your providers as well; they may have a good referral or two for you. |
Anonymous
| Also try support group. |
Anonymous
| Dr Kimberley Davis, Medstar Georgetown |
Anonymous
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My cancer center had therapists on site and their services were free to cancer patients and their families. They were excellent.
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Anonymous
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel-cancer-center/patient-and-family-services/patient-information/patient-support-and-services/support-services-counseling |