Why Counselling and Handholding are Vital in Cancer Care
1. Emotional and Mental Health Support
Being diagnosed with cancer can be deeply traumatic. Patients often experience shock, fear, anxiety, depression, and helplessness. Counselling provides:
- A safe, non-judgmental space to express emotions
- Tools to manage stress, anxiety, and fear
- Support in adapting to changes in identity, relationships, and body image
2. Navigating the Healthcare System
Cancer care involves multiple doctors, complex treatments, financial planning, and lifestyle changes. A handholding approach helps patients:
- Understand their diagnosis and treatment options
-Follow hospital procedures and schedules
- Access government schemes, emotional support, and community resources
3. Better Treatment Compliance and Outcomes
Patients who are emotionally supported are more likely to stick to treatment plans, attend appointments regularly, and take medications as prescribed.
4. Family and Caregiver Involvement
Effective counselling extends support to family members too, helping them:
- Cope with their own stress and responsibilities
- Understand how to be strong emotional anchors for the patient
- Avoid burnout
How Sanjeevani’s CanSahyogi Program Fulfills These Needs
The CanSahyogi program was designed to ensure psychosocial care becomes an integral part of cancer treatment across India.
🔹 1. Cancer Counsellors at the Frontline
- Trained psychosocial counsellors are placed within hospitals to interact with patients right from their first visit.
- They build a trust-based rapport and act as anchors through the patient’s cancer journey.
🔹 2. Structured Counselling Sessions
Individual and group sessions are conducted covering:
- Coping strategies
- Emotional healing
- Grief and fear management
- Body image and relationship changes
- Use of evidence-based techniques like active listening, cognitive reframing, and narrative therapy.
🔹 3. Handholding Through the Treatment Process
- CanSahyogis (Sanjeevani Angels) guide patients through diagnostic procedures, chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery protocols.
- Assist with logistics, paperwork, emotional preparedness, and post-treatment care.
🔹 4. Holistic Support Beyond the Hospital
- Connection to support groups, wellness programs, meditation, yoga, and dietary guidance.
- Information about financial aid, lodging, and transport—especially for patients from tier 2/3 cities.
🔹 5. Support to Family Members
- Educating and counselling caregivers to build resilience and patience.
- Family counselling improves the home environment, which has a direct bearing on recovery.
🔹 6. Peer Support and Survivor Stories
- Patients are introduced to cancer survivors who act as hope-inspiring role models.
- This builds optimism and faith in recovery.
Impact and Reach of CanSahyogi
- Currently active in 32+ hospitals across India
- Benefitted over 13.50 lakh cancer patients
- Provides free-of-cost counselling and handholding through trained professionals and survivors
Why the CanSahyogi Model Works
- Patient-Centric: Focused on the individual’s emotional, mental, and social well-being
- sIntegrated with Treatment: Works hand-in-hand with doctors and hospital staff
- Culturally Sensitive: Operates in multiple Indian languages, understanding regional beliefs and stigmas
- Sustainable and Scalable: Trains cancer survivors, social workers, and MSWs to serve in the programm
Yes, counselling and handholding are essential parts of cancer care.
The CanSahyogi Program by Sanjeevani – Life Beyond Cancer plays a transformative role by integrating empathetic counselling, practical support, and hope into the cancer journey—ensuring that patients are not alone in their fight.
To connect with Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer, you are welcome to send a WhatsApp message on +91 8691000800 / +91 8691000801.
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