Coping After Surgery
How will I cope emotionally?
- Your emotional recovery is just as important as your physical recovery.
- You may have feelings of fear, sadness, or anger.
- Ask for help from family and friends.
- You may wish to speak to an oncology nurse from the Melanoma Site Nursing Team.
- Please feel free to ask questions to help you understand your diagnosis and treatment.
What help can I get?
Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre Resources:
Call the Patient and Family Support Program at 416-480-4623 or ask your surgeon or oncology nurse to refer you to any of the following services:
- Social Worker
- Drug Reimbursement Specialist – helps patients find funding for medications not covered under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist (a doctor's referral is needed to see a Psychiatrist)
- Dietitian
Other Important Sunnybrook Contacts:
- Occupational Therapist 416-480-6100 extension 5335
- Physiotherapist 416-480-6100 extension 80541
Community Resources:
Ask your team for more information about these programs:
- Canadian Cancer Society — Peer Support program
- Wellspring
- Gilda's Club
- Melanoma Network of Canada
- Save Your Skin Foundation
