S-GI classes hear the psychology of cancer
Saturday May 5, 2012 | By:Linda Danahy |
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CANCER –– S-GI psychology class members are pictured, from left: Heather Reed, Mariah Kessler, Rachel Holdsworth, Emilee Willibey, Nick Schwartz, Quinn Carroll, Hanna Hebden, Marlee Nye, Nicole Karb, Ashley Westfall, guest speaker Julie Kumiega, Brehana Rasico and Cody Roman.
[ohoto1]Julie Kumiega, the director of the American Cancer Society’s Patient and Family Services, discussed the psychological effects of a cancer diagnosis to the abnormal psychology, psychology and language, basic psychology and adult education psychology classes at Springville-Griffith Institute High School on April 4.The director’s operations are based in Amherst and cover all seven counties in Western New York.
She noted that patient navigation is one of the major services offered by the American Cancer Society.
Patient navigators are volunteers who are trained to help patients find their way through their diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Much of Kumiega’s time is spent talking with staff in hospitals and to physicians.
She explained the effects of a cancer diagnosis on a patient, the family and the many decisions people must make.
“The students asked some good, intelligent questions,” she said. “We talked about how everyone is different and so are their reactions - from trauma, grief and anger to ‘I’m just going to move forward.’”
During the evening’s adult education class, Kumiega brought along a former colleague, who is battling two types of stage four cancer.
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