Cancer Counseling and Support Center
Keio University Hospital was designated as a regional cancer hospital by the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare in March 2011. Our advanced cancer care continues to attract people from throughout the country.
The Cancer Counseling and Support Center was established to provide both cancer patients and their families with individual consultation, and also plays host to patient salons. The bi-monthly salons provide a place for patients and their families to meet with others and share their experiences. We also provide a broad range of health and medical information (diseases, examinations, nutrition, prescriptions, etc.) at the information corner and on the bulletin board found at the center.
Cancer Counseling and Support Center
03-5363-3285
(9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. on consultation days)
- Cancer support is available to:
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- –patients of our hospital and their families.
- –individuals consulting health care centers other than our hospital.
- –community members.
Consultations
Many questions, fears, and anxieties often accompany a cancer diagnosis. Our dedicated consultants are there to listen, and can provide advice along with a wide range of information that will help alleviate those feelings.
We also provide a broad range of medical and health information (diseases, examinations, nutrition, prescriptions, etc.) at the information corner and on the bulletin board found at the center.
Consultation Room
Feel free to visit the center if:
- –you do not fully understand your diagnosis.
- –you would like to know about a specific treatment and its side effects.
- –you are worried about the cost of treatment.
- –you have concerns about living alone after discharge.
- –you feel overwhelmed by your diagnosis and are not sure how to proceed.
- –you are unsure about how to interact with a family member who has received a cancer diagnosis.
- –you would like to know about our second opinion services.
- –you would like to know about palliative care.
(Consultations are not limited to these topics. Please feel free to contact us.)
Consultation Methods
Consultations can held in person or over the phone.
- By Phone (direct dial 03-5363-3285)
- In Person
In-person consultations require an appointment. After making an appointment, we will contact you for confirmation. In-person consultations usually last 30 minutes.
- Hours
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Monday - Friday: 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
2nd, 4th and 5th Saturdays: 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.Closed
Sundays, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, National Holidays, New Year Holidays (12/30-1/4), University Holidays (1/4&4/23)
- Consultation Fees
- Free
- except for when consulting the Second Opinion Outpatient Services
Patient Salon
A patient salon is held approximately once every two months. Each salon has a theme, and important information related to that theme is provided. The salons are a chance for participants to communicate freely about their experiences and relieve any stress and anxiety they may have. We believes these salons can become an important part of long-term recuperation. For details please refer to the schedule below.
