Working in partnership with cancer-care providers, Mynurva offers a fast, accessible video appointment u2013 usually within 24 hours u2013 and can start providing safe and supportive mental healthcare during what is both a physically and mentally challenging period of a patientu2019s life. Oncology healthcare professionals can refer their patients to Myunurvau2019s online cancer care counselling service right from initial diagnosis, giving patients time to process and reach out for support at a time that suits them, either pre- or post-operative. Existing support networks such as strong family relationships or a large circle of friends may prove helpful, but having someone to talk to outside of those close personal relationships may lead to more honest conversations taking place, without the risk of upsetting or worrying their loved ones.
Financial concerns
nMany cancer patients are worried about the financial impact of their diagnosis; their ability to work or return to work, to pay the mortgage or make loan repayments, providing for their families in the future, or making a will.
Fears and phobias
nCancer patients who are angry or upset may find those feelings difficult to discuss with loved ones. They may be fearful about the future, afraid of surgery and on-going post-operative treatment plans. Phobias may be holding them back from treatment, such as a fear of confined spaces or needles.
Losing control
nA cancer diagnosis sets a series of events in motion and patients may feel out of control; tests, surgery, further treatment can seem like a treadmill they canu2019t get off, alongside real changes to work life, social life and relationships.
nBody image issues
nLosing identity and a sense of self may be difficult to discuss with loved ones, and unresolved can lead to anxiety and depression.
nFamily disagreements
nThere may be areas where friends or family disagree with an approach to treatment, managing finances or feelings.
nMynurvau2019s qualified and empathetic counsellors will listen, support and work towards a personalised coping strategy for each patient, perhaps raising a possible approach to a problem that has been overlooked or not considered before.
nTalking through fears and hopes with a counsellor will help cancer patients rationalise their feelings, reduce stress and anxiety, provide an ear and a shoulder when it all seems too much to handle and help them cope better as they take the next steps on the journey ahead.
Powered by Mynurva
nAs a purely digital healthcare solution, Mynurva can deliver a same-day mental health and wellbeing service when itu2019s needed, not days or even weeks later. Cancer patients can access the support they need when they need it, and we look forward to partnering with oncology specialists worldwide to offer our Powered by Mynurva cancer care service to provide immediate access to mental health care alongside specialist cancer treatments.
