Cognitive-behavioral therapy for cancer survivors

Individual cognitive-functional therapy for cancer survivors

Cancer survivors face motor and cognitive functional difficulties related to the disease and its treatments. Symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, neuropathy, as well as experiences of cognitive haze, memory difficulties, attention issues, and more, known in the literature as CRCI (Cancer-related Cognitive Impairment), make daily activities such as work, household management, and leisure challenging for survivors.

The Sheba BEYOND rehabilitation program includes a series of 12 sessions conducted remotely via a home computer (except for the diagnosis that takes place at Sheba).

Step 1 - Diagnosis: In the initial diagnostic and assessment meeting, which lasts about an hour and a half, formal diagnoses accepted in the field will be conducted, and therapy goals will be defined. Accordingly, a treatment plan will be defined.

Step 2 - Treatment: The treatment plan includes videos and personalized work materials in areas such as memory, attention, organization, planning, problem-solving, managing schedules, and sleep hygiene. A personalized program is designed to facilitate self-practice in motor skills, accelerating the rehabilitation process. This program includes weekly video consultations with an occupational therapist, who offers instant feedback.

It is possible to receive a commitment (Form 17) for treatments from the health fund, or to pay privately according to the Ministry of Health's price list.