Coping with Cancer and Cancer Risk

Dr. Coons routinely sees adults and caregivers facing early and advanced breast, gynecological, colon, GI, Sarcoma, blood, lung, esophageal, and other types of cancer who are coping with concerns such as those listed below. She also sees individuals at high risk for cancer because of family history.

Preparing for cancer related medical procedures (e.g., surgery, chemotherapy/targeted/immune therapy, radiation, needle & IV phobias)
Fatigue & sleep challenges during & after cancer treatment
Anxiety, depression & trauma during & after cancer treatment
Cancer survivorship – improving wellbeing during & after cancer treatment, living well with uncertainty, etc.
Cancer during &/or after pregnancy
Infertility & parenting options after cancer treatment
Menopause related issues during & after cancer treatment
Sexual health in women across the life span with cancer
Body image during and after cancer treatment
Cognitive changes during & after cancer treatment
Living with Lymphedema
Fear of recurrence & disease progression
Relationship communication during & after cancer
Decisions about work during & after cancer treatment
Living with advanced cancer
Moms or dads with metastatic disease
End of life issues
Young women & single women and men across the life span with cancer
Marginalized communities (Refugees, LGBTIQ, etc.) coping with cancer
Treatment decisions in women, men and families at “high risk” for cancer