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Wellness for Cancer Patients from United General Hospital in Skagit County

Feel better, get well faster with healthy habits for cancer patients.

North Puget Cancer Center at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, helps cancer patients and cancer survivors move on to long term lifestyle changes. Our cancer wellness programs include:

  • Healthy Steps: an exercise program designed to improve overall wellness, range of motion, balance, strength, endurance and self image

 

  • Massage Therapy: to soothe aches, pains and the body’s ability to heal.

 

  • Musicians on Call: a library of special music used to promote the healing process for patients, families and caregivers during cancer treatment. United General Hospital was selected as the first facility in Washington State to receive this special music library.

 

  • Nutritional counseling: personalized nutrition therapy from our registered dietitian on proper nutrients needed to maintain body weight, strength and to fight infection.

 

  • Yoga for Cancer Survivors: designed to increase strength and balance, while reducing stress and anxiety.

 

Cancer Wellness Programs Helping Treat Common Cancer Side Effects

These wellness programs are available to cancer patients and survivors dealing with the side effects of cancer treatments, including:

  • Chemo brain (in rehab glossary)
  • Fatigue
  • Hair loss
  • Lympedema (in rehab glossary)
  • Nausea
  • Oral care
  • Pain management
  • Stress reduction
  • Sleep loss
     

Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment at the North Puget Cancer Center, please call (360) 856-7588
For more information, you may also send an e-mail message.