August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on self-care, managing stress, and building healthy routines. For patients, caregivers, and survivors navigating a brain tumor diagnosis, wellness is not a luxury. It is an essential part of care. At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, we believe that supporting quality of life is just as important as treating the tumor. Our approach to wellness centers around supportive care, education, and whole-person healing.
The Role of Supportive Care
At the Brain Tumor Center, supportive care is a vital part of our comprehensive brain tumor treatment. Our interdisciplinary team includes:
- Neuro-oncologists
- Neuropsychologists
- Palliative care specialists
- Rehabilitation experts
- Oncology social workers
These experts work together to help patients manage brain tumor symptoms, preserve neurological function, and maintain emotional and physical well-being throughout their care journey.
Whether facing fatigue, memory changes, pain, or anxiety, our supportive care services offer personalized, compassionate solutions from diagnosis and continuing through survivorship or end-of-life care. We meet every patient where they are and walk with them through each step.
Brain Tumor Self-Care: Supporting Wellness During Treatment
During treatment, the idea of self-care may feel overwhelming. But even small steps can have a powerful impact. Patients often benefit from routines that include:
- Gentle movement to improve strength, balance, and mood
- Nourishing meals that support energy and healing
- Sleep routines that prioritize rest and recovery
- Creative outlets such as journaling, music, or art
- Connection with others through peer groups, family, or spiritual communities
Our supportive care team can help tailor these tools to match each patient’s needs and capacity. We understand that healing is not one size fits all.
Brain Tumor Diagnosis Support
A brain tumor diagnosis can bring significant emotional stress. Patients and caregivers alike face uncertainty, difficult decisions, and the weight of change. That is why mental health support is built into the care we provide.
Our experienced mental health team of neuropsychologists and licensed therapists can support patients and caregivers in managing:
- Anxiety and depression
- Cognitive or personality changes
- Grief and loss
- Mood fluctuations
Support groups also offer space to share experiences with others who understand. Tools like guided imagery, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices can help ease nervous system overload and improve focus and calm.
Stress cannot always be avoided, but it can be supported.
Caregiver Wellness: Support for Those Who Support Others
Caregivers are often the unsung heroes of the brain tumor journey. They coordinate appointments, manage medications, provide emotional support, and carry an invisible emotional load. Caregivers deserve care too.
At the Brain Tumor Center, we recognize that caregiver support is essential. We encourage caregivers to:
- Take regular breaks and rest
- Ask for help when needed
- Speak with a counselor or therapist
- Stay socially connected with friends and family
- Join caregiver-specific support groups
When caregivers are supported, patients benefit too.
Wellness Is Personal
There is no single path to wellness. Every patient and every family brings different needs, strengths, and experiences. At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, our goal is to honor that individuality while providing the tools and care needed to support the whole person.
Wellness may look like a short walk. It may look like a quiet moment with a loved one. It may be choosing rest over activity. However it looks, our team is here to help you define it and protect it throughout your journey.
At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, we offer personalized support at every step of your journey. Schedule an appointment today and connect with a team that understands your journey.
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