Integrative Medicine at Georgia Cancer Specialists

GCS offers compassionate, state-of-the-art, cost-effective medical care to adult cancer and hematology patients. We are committed to providing care that enhances quality of life for each patient.

Integrative Medicine at GCS

Cancer not only attacks physical health; it threatens emotional and spiritual well-being. The physicians of Georgia Cancer Specialists recognize that treating the mind, body, and spirit of our patients helps to give them the highest quality of life before, during, and after cancer treatment.

GCS designed our Integrative Medicine program to help you through cancer treatment by using a variety of integrative medicine techniques.

*Ask your healthcare provider about times
Patient Services: Appointment Required
  • Wellness Counseling
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Initial Assessment
  • Restorative Therapies (Physical Therapy)
Educational Program: Registration Required
  • Managing Cancer: for patients starting cancer treatment and their families
  • Alive and Thriving: for patients completing cancer treatment and their families

Initial Assessment

When your chemotherapy treatment begins, a member of the Integrative Medicine Team will meet with you to discuss your symptoms and needs. You will also be introduced to the Integrative Medicine Program during this initial assessment. This assessment is vital to your understanding of how to control symptoms and improve your quality of life during cancer treatment.

Managing Cancer and the Side Effects of Treatment

Patients who understand their cancer treatment and how to manage the side effects, develop a partnership with their healthcare providers during treatment. GCS gives each patient information that explains what cancer is, how to stay as healthy as possible during treatment, and how to manage common side effects. GCS also offers one-on-one education, web-based information, and classes led by oncology nurses. Classes are offered on a varying schedule at clinics throughout our practice; your nurse can help you choose a class that is convenient for you.

Wellness Counseling

GCS offers a variety of wellness counseling programs to help you and your family stay emotionally strong in the face of cancer. Our wellness services include individual and family counseling, stress and anger management, relaxation therapy, depression/anxiety treatment, and grief counseling.

Nutritional Counseling

Nutrition is an important aspect of health, especially when dealing with cancer. Adequate nutrition will help lessen side effects of treatment, decrease infections, and strengthen the body so you can enjoy a more active lifestyle. Our registered dietitians are available to provide you one-on-one consultation.

Restorative Therapies

Your GCS physician may use physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help you manage side effects. These treatments can prevent and help alleviate symptoms. Specifically, these therapies help improve your energy level, ease muscle tension, decrease swelling, increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, and improve sleep.

After Care Program

When the treatment process is finished, many people find that there are different challenges ahead of them. That’s why we offer an after care program called “Alive and Thriving: A Support Program for Cancer Survivors.” The program is designed to assist you with your transition into post-cancer treatment and to help you adjust to your new lifestyle. Please call your clinic to find the program location closest to you.

Palliative Care

Palliative medicine is a type of care provided when cancer cure is no longer possible. The focus of palliative care is to give the patient the highest possible quality of life while controlling the symptoms of the disease. Georgia Cancer Specialists has a team of compassionate medical professionals who provide this care. Your physician will discuss palliative care with you if it is needed.

Smoking Cessation

The decision to stop smoking is not easy, but GCS Wellness Counselors are here to help you with this challenge. Quitting smoking reduces your risk of lung cancer, heart attack, stroke, and respiratory illness. Our Wellness Counselors will assist you in identifying methods to deal with nicotine withdrawal and help you develop a plan specific to your needs. Tobacco use is not just a bad habit—it’s an addiction.

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Georgia Cancer Specialists is a Top 10 private cancer practice in the U.S. and a leader in advanced cancer treatment and research. GCS has 27 offices, 44 physicians, and more than 500 support staff members located in Metro Atlanta, North and Central Georgia. GCS is The Cancer Answer®.

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