Psychosocial Support
During this planning phase, you and your caregiver will meet with a clinical social worker. They will evaluate your needs to identify resources and support that may be helpful during your treatment. You can meet with a clinical social worker again at any time during the treatment process. Clinical social workers provide emotional support and counseling to patients, couples, and family members. They can also answer resource questions and help you and your family cope with concerns or issues that may arise during your illness and treatment, including feelings of sadness, anger, isolation, and helplessness, as well as other family issues.
Meeting with a clinical social worker is an opportunity to discuss and explore issues such as:
If you would like to meet with a clinical social worker, request a referral from your care team or call 617-632-3301.
Meeting with a clinical social worker is an opportunity to discuss and explore issues such as:
- Your understanding of the CAR T-cell therapy treatment process
- Your caregiver’s role during and after your treatment
- Communicating with children in your life, understanding their adjustment, and learning how to help them during your treatment
- Finding positive approaches to coping with the challenges of therapy
- Identifying support resources and ways to access them, including assistance in connecting to resources at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and in your community
- Understanding a health care proxy and advance directives
- Spiritual resources and integrative therapies
If you would like to meet with a clinical social worker, request a referral from your care team or call 617-632-3301.