Psychosocial Oncology Psychosocial Onocology Specialists at the Rush Cancer Institute recognize the importance of addressing patients' emotional issues in the context of their cancer care. The Division of Psychosocial Oncology offers counseling and other services to help patients and their families cope with the disease. These psychologists teach skills for stress management, pain control and cancer prevention, including smoking cessation.
Research exploring ways to improve patients' quality of life is an important part of the program.