Patient Guide to Radiation Oncology Services

Brachytherapy Patient Handbook

Here's where you'll find everything you need to know about brachytherapy cancer treatment. Our expert staff has provided answers to many questions on how brachytherapy is performed to many post procedure questions.

The Brachytherapy Patient Handbook includes instructions for the volume study, liquid diet, kegel exercises and frequently asked questions.
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Interactive Imagery

As a language between the mind and body, imagery evokes the insite, motivation, and resources necessary to facilitate a healing response, both physiological and psychological. People seeking new tools to support their health and well-being and those wishing to respond to the possible anxiety, pain, itching, nausea, or stress accompanying a medical diagnosis or treatment often find imagery offers relef and strengthens inner resources.

For more information or to schedule your 6 free sessions, contact us at at (415) 923-3500. for more information.
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Mental Health Services

People diagnosed with cancer experience different levels of stress and emotional upset. Fear of death, interruption of life plans, changes in body image and self-esteem, changes in the social role and lifestyle, as well as financial and legal concerns are important issues for anyone diagnosed with cancer. Up to 25% of cancer patients can develop anxiety or depression which can be disabling and complicate cancer treatment and prognosis. There is convincing evidence that psychological approaches (including psychotherapy and /or medication) can improve coping, quality of life, and even extend survival. We provide professional and confidential care to California Pacific patients and their families within the radiation oncology clinic and also at our Health Psychology Program. Our range of services include:

  • Comprehensive evaluation of patients’ and families’ emotional needs.
  • Brief or long-term counseling for individuals, couples, families and groups.

  • Psychiatric medications for anxiety and depression.

    For more information or to schedule a free consultation, contact the Health Psychology Program us at at 415-600-3540.
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    Massage and Bodywork

    Specially trained massage therapists from the Institute for Health and Healing provide massage services in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Massage helps with relaxation and pain level reduction. For more information or to schedule a massage, contact us at (415) 600-4325.
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