Pathfinders: Empowering Personal Recovery

Pathfinders (www.pathfindersforcancer.com) is a comprehensive, psychosocial support program for cancer patients with a primary emphasis on quality-of-life. By addressing the social, emotional, and spiritual issues that accompany a cancer diagnosis, the program fosters healing and personal growth for patients and their families. Patients are matched with a Pathfinder, a trained professional with an advanced degree in social work, family counseling or therapy. Pathfinders are integral members of the patients cancer treatment team, joining with the oncologist, nurses, and others to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality medical and nursing care, and that his or her emotional, family, and spiritual needs are met. At the conclusion of their cancer treatment, patients are informed and skilled to cope with future challenges. Their families are prepared to support their loved ones personal recovery. Pathfinders is based in both Aspen, CO and in Durham, NC at Duke University Medical Center.

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